Legitimizing Monarchical Power: The Coronation of French Kings as Described by Jean Golein in 1372
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Coronation of kings of France, Jean Golein 1372, royal power, legitimacy, institutional continuity, sacralization, tradition, monarchic power, French monarchy, sovereignty, political legitimacy, religious dimension, sacred royalty, unction, Holy Ampulla, divine laws, medieval period, European sovereigns, symbolism, continuity of rituals, history of French institutions, reinforcement of royal authority, sacre, consecration divine, legitimacy of leaders, French law and institutions, Merovingians, Charles X 1825, grandeur and strong symbolism, unshakeable and perpetual royal sovereignty, monarchic state, political and spiritual legitimation, sovereign, absolute and legal power
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Unlock the secrets of France's monarchic past with the Treatise on the Coronation of the Kings of France by Jean Golein (1372). This seminal work reveals how the coronation ceremony legitimized royal power, asserted independence from external authorities, and symbolized institutional continuity. Explore the intricate balance between tradition and sacralization that made the French monarchy unique in Europe, with a ritual that not only celebrated the advent of kings but also reinforced their divine right to rule. Discover how this sacred ceremony, steeped in history and symbolism, played a pivotal role in shaping French law, institutions, and the concept of sovereignty.
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[...] Considering these elements, an interrogation primordial if posed: can the coronation of the kings of France, as described by J. Golein in 1372, be considered as a means to legitimize the monarchic power and as a symbol of institutional continuity? The purpose of this problematics is to reveal the meaning of the coronation beyond its simple ceremonial meaning and to study its impact on the construction and consolidation of the monarchic state. For and to provide a clear answer, it is advisable to explore first the symbolism of the sacred, shared between tradition and sacralization in order to then to study their role in the"e renforcement of the royal authority (II). [...]
[...] - Transition to announce the B. B. The sacralization of the king, a consecration divine - Exploration of the religious dimension of the sacre and its impact on the royal figure. - Transition to announce the II. II. The sacre as reinforcement of the royal authority Brief Introduction: " Egames around political legitimacy and sovereignty A. The coronation," instrument of political legitimacy - Discussion on the manner does not reinforce the legitimacy of the king in the face of other powers. [...]
[...] French monarchy is unique in Europe thanks to this deeply rooted ritual practice in culture and institutions, which distinguishes it from its European neighbors by a ceremony imbued with grandeur and strong symbolism. The coronation is more than a simple coronation ceremony, it has a significant religious and political meaning and has a significant impact on the evolution of law and institutions in France. The concept of 'sacred monarchy' represents the idea of a sovereign chosen by the deity and who rules in its name. The coronation has a legitimacy that goes beyond legal bases to reach a divine almost predestination. [...]
[...] - Problematic issue: CHow can the coronation of the kings of France, as described by J. Golein in 1372, be considered as a means of legitimizing the monarchic power and as a symbol of institutional continuity? - Announcement of the plan: Exploration of the symbolism of the coronation and its role in theand reinforcement of royal authority (II). I. The symbolism of the coronation: between tradition and sacralization strong Brief Introduction: Announcement of the stakes concerning tradition and sacralization A. [...]
[...] The undisputed sovereignty of the very Christian sovereign Analysis of the assertion of the superiority and independence of the King of France in relation to other European sovereigns of the medieval period. This comparison will enrich our perspective on the strong degree of symbolism of sacralization in the French monarchy, compared to other medieval monarchies. Conclusion - Summary: Synthesis of points vus in the two main parts. - Response to the problem: Assertion of the uniqueness of the French sacre as a means of political and spiritual legitimation of the sovereign. - Introduction: Possible comparison with other coronation rituals in Europe and reflection on their development up to the contemporary era. [...]
