Coronation of Charles VII of France 1429

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walwyn ven, 09/23/2011 - 23:37
vendredi, July 17, 1429

The coronation of Charles VII of France took place on July 17, 1429, in Reims Cathedral, a traditional site for French royal coronations.1 It was a pivotal moment during the Hundred Years' War, as Charles, previously known as the "Dauphin" and mocked as the "King of Bourges," faced contested legitimacy due to English claims to the French throne and his own weak position. The ceremony was heavily influenced by Joan of Arc, whose military successes, particularly the lifting of the siege of Orléans,2 enabled Charles to travel to Reims through contested territory.3 Joan stood near Charles during the coronation, symbolizing her role in his rise.4 The event solidified Charles VII’s claim to the throne, boosted French morale, and marked a turning point in the war, strengthening French resistance against the English.