Coronation of Francis I of France
- When
- 1515
- Where
- Reims Cathedral
- Episodes
- 1
Francis I was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral on 25 January 1515, following the death of Louis XII. The ceremony utilized the traditional site for French royal anointments, with Claude serving as queen consort.
Episodes
Background and detail
Succession Context. Francis I inherited the throne on 1 January 1515 after the death of his first cousin once removed and father-in-law, Louis XII, who died without a legitimate son. This succession established Francis as the new monarch of France.
Reims Cathedral. Reims Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, served as the seat of the Archdiocese of Reims. Its prestige, linked to the Holy Ampulla and the baptism of Clovis I, made it the regular site for French royal coronations.
People involved
Sources
- Francis I of France Wikipedia
- Reims Cathedral Wikipedia
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