Philip I, Gervais de Bellême, coronation, Capetian dynasty, royal power, hereditary monarchy, elective monarchy, medieval France, Reims, 11th century, Léopold Delisle, Collection of historical works, historians of Gaul and France
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Discover the significance of Philip I's coronation in 1059 and its role in legitimizing Capetian royal power in medieval France.
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[...] Contemporary of the events described. Date of the document : 10 June 1059 but according to historians, Philip 1st was crowned on 23 May. Difference that can be explained by the difference in calendar between this era and today. Context : 11th century, royal power is competed and threatened by that of the Greats. From 1025, the feudal-vassalic bond disintegrates. However, the king is not challenged by the Greats. With the weakening of royal power, the Capetians use the coronation to regain power. [...]
[...] The coronation ceremony : a staging to establish royal power A. Support of the Church to the monarchy through symbols and gestures - Choice of the date (Pentecost day) - Pastoral staff of Saint Rémi (reference to the baptism of Clovis) B. A quasi-sacerdotal power - Ceremony close to the consecration of a bishop - Presence of the highest representatives of the Church (legates of the Pope, archbishops, bishops) - Affirmation of the Christian faith of the future king, importance of the profession II. [...]
[...] - Introduction and detailed plan Gervais de Bellême - The Coronation of Philip I - 1059 in Historical Collection of the Historians of Gaul and of France Elements of Introduction Catchphrase : "In the person of Hugh Capet, an important revolution takes place: the elective monarchy becomes hereditary [ . ] ; the coronation usurps the right of election (Chateaubriand). This tradition continues with Philip I. Nature of the document : Proceedings, a text of a religious, legal, and political nature. Extract from Collection of historical works by historians of Gaul and France by Léopold Delisle, published in 1876, volume XI, page 32. Author of the document : Gervais de Bellême (1007-1067). Installed as archbishop of Reims on 15 October 1055 at the request of Henry 1st. [...]
