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Coronation of Henry III
- When
- 13 February 1575
- Where
- Reims Cathedral
Henry III was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral on 13 February 1575, following his return from Poland.
The coronation took place at the traditional site of French royal anointments. Henry had left Poland in 1574 after the death of his brother Charles IX, resolving a constitutional crisis and securing his claim to the French throne.
Sources
- Henry III of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Reims Cathedral Wikipedia
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