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The phrase "The King is dead. Long live the King!" was first used following the accession of which French king in 1422?

Question #146274. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Nov 09 2018.
Originally posted Nov 09 2018 3:12 PM.

AyatollahK

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AyatollahK

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"Le roi est mort, vive le roi!" (the French version of this phrase) was first uttered in 1422, when Charles VII became king upon the death of his father Charles VI.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_king_is_dead,_long_live_the_king!

Nov 09 2018, 3:22 PM

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