Infact
91 / 100
True Paris

The text states that the French National Library was founded in 1368 in Paris by King Charles V.

Infact verdict: True (91/100).

The claim that the French National Library was founded in 1368 by King Charles V is supported by multiple sources. The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) is indeed reported to have been established as a royal library in the Louvre Palace during that year. This information is corroborated by sources such as Wikipedia and EBSCO Research, which provide historical context and details about the library's founding and evolution. Therefore, the claim is factual and well-supported by historical evidence.

July 13, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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True History
The French National Library was founded in 1368 in Paris by King Charles V.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including Wikipedia and EBSCO Research, which confirm that the French National Library was founded in 1368 by King Charles V as a royal library in the Louvre Palace. These sources provide consistent historical details, enhancing the credibility of the claim.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the founding of the French National Library in 1368 by King Charles V.

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