ON THIS DAY in 1317, Philip the Tall was crowned King of France at Rheims. A specially constructed gantry made it possible for the coronation to be performed by the Archbishop of Rheims, Charles the Short.
Edited by H. Albertus Boli, LL.D.
ON THIS DAY in 1317, Philip the Tall was crowned King of France at Rheims. A specially constructed gantry made it possible for the coronation to be performed by the Archbishop of Rheims, Charles the Short.