Succession of Henry III of France

When

1574–1575

Where

Poland; Reims

Episodes

2

Following the death of Charles IX in May 1574, his brother Henry III succeeded to the French throne. Henry abandoned his recent election as King of Poland to return to France, where he was crowned in 1575.

Episodes

1. 1Mid-June 1574 · PolandHenry Leaves Poland

   In mid-June 1574, Henry left Poland to return to France following the death of his brother.

2. 213 February 1575 · ReimsCoronation in Reims

   Henry III was crowned King of France on 13 February 1575 at Reims Cathedral.

People involved

• Henry III of France · Successor King
• Charles IX of France · Predecessor King
• Catherine de' Medici · Mother of the King

Sources

1. Henry III of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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