Death of Charles IV
Charles IV dies without a surviving male heir
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1328 in France
Explore 17 historical events and records for France in 1328.
Historical records for France in 1328
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February
Death of Charles IV the Fair
Death of Charles IV the Fair, without a male heir
Queen Dowager
Jeanne of Evreux is pregnant when Charles IV dies
Regency for Unborn Child
Philip of Valois acts while the royal succession awaits Jeanne's child
April
Birth of Blanche
Posthumous daughter of Charles IV is born and cannot inherit under French custom
Accession Recognized
Philip of Valois is accepted as King of France after Blanche's birth
May
Coronation
Crowned King of France
Coronation
Philip VI is crowned King of France at Reims
July
Flemish Revolt Campaign
Philip VI marches into Flanders to support Count Louis
August
Battle of Cassel
Louis of Nevers regains authority after the French victory
Battle of Cassel
Philip VI defeats Flemish rebels at Cassel
Battle of Cassel
Philip VI crushes the Flemish rebels
Cassel Campaign against Flemish Rebels
Philip VI defeats Flemish rebels near Cassel and restores the authority of Count Louis.
Death at Cassel
Zannekin is killed during the defeat of the Flemish rebels
Royal Legitimacy Strengthened
Victory at Cassel strengthens Philip VI early in his reign
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of France
Edward IIIs claim to the French throne is used to invade France
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, Philip VIs nephew
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