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1422 in France

Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1422.

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Historical records for France in 1422

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March

21 March 1422

Succession

Charles VII the Victorious · Paris · House / House of Valois

Succeeds as King of France

July

31 July 1422

Death of Charles VI

Charles VI · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Death of Henry V and Charles VI, produces a disputed kingship between the infant Henry VI and the Dauphin Charles, Duke John of Bedford becomes Regent of France on behalf of Henry VI

August

31 August 1422

Death of Henry VI

Henry VI · Paris · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Death of Henry V

31 August 1422

Succession

Henry VI · Paris · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Succeeds as King of France. Inherits the thrones of England & France. Henry VIs uncle the Duke of Bedford is appointed Protector of England

October

21 October 1422

Death of Henry VI

Henry VI · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Henry VI is declared King of France & John, Duke of Bedford, his Regent

22 October 1422

Death of Charles VI

Charles VI · House / House of Valois

Death of Charles VI

31 October 1422

Succession

Charles VII · Bourges · Warfare / Hundred Years War

The Dauphin is declared Charles VII

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