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Accession of Charles IX

When
5 December 1560
Where
France
Part of
Death of Francis II and Accession of Charles IX

Charles IX was proclaimed king and Catherine de' Medici became regent on 5 December 1560.

The ten-year-old Charles was immediately proclaimed king on 5 December 1560. The Privy Council appointed his mother, Catherine de' Medici, as governor of France with sweeping powers, acting as regent for her young son.

Sources

  1. Charles IX of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
  2. Catherine de' Medici Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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