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Coronation and Marriage of Henry III of France

When
1575
Where
Reims Cathedral
Episodes
1

Henry III was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral on 13 February 1575. Two days later, on 15 February, he married Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont in the same cathedral. This union made Louise Queen of France, while she concurrently held the title of Queen of Poland for the first three months of their marriage.

Episodes

  1. 13 February 1575 · Reims CathedralCoronation of Henry III

    Henry III was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral on 13 February 1575, following his return from Poland.

Background and detail

Marriage to Louise. Following his coronation, Henry married Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont on 15 February 1575. The wedding was celebrated at Reims Cathedral by Charles, Cardinal de Bourbon. This union made Louise Queen of France, a title she held concurrently with Queen of Poland for the first three months of their marriage.

People involved

Sources

  1. Henry III of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Louise of Lorraine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  3. Reims Cathedral Wikipedia

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