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Accession of Charles X
- When
- 16 September 1824
- Where
- France
Charles X succeeded Louis XVIII on 16 September 1824, taking the throne as the new King of France.
Charles, previously the Comte d'Artois, succeeded his brother. His reign began with the abolition of press censorship, but he retained Joseph de Villèle as head of government, favoring ultraroyalists.
Sources
- Charles X of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- Bourbon Restoration in France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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