1422 in France explained

Events from the year 1422 in France

Incumbents

• Monarch  - Charles VI (until October 21), then Charles VII^[1]

Events

• 21 October  - Charles VI of France dies, and his successor Charles VII takes over the throne.
• 10 May – The English army under Henry V wins the siege of Meaux.
• The phrase "The king is dead, long live the king!" originates, with Charles VII accession to the French throne.

Births

Full date missing

• Gaston IV, Count of Foix, nobleman (died 1472)
• Louis d'Albret, cardinal (died 1465)

Deaths

• 21 October  - Charles VI of France (born 1368).^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Emmerson . Richard K. . Key Figures in Medieval Europe: An Encyclopedia . 18 October 2013 . Routledge . 978-1-136-77519-2 . 128 . en.
2. Encyclopedia: Karl VI, Konge af Frankrig . . 13 . 1922 . 2 . Blangstrup, Chr. . Christian Blangstrup . J.H. Schultz Forlagsboghandel . Copenhagen . da . 8 October 2015 .