Historical Events tagged with "royal procession"
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Anti-Protestant Procession Led by King Francis I
In response to the rise of Protestantism and the recent Affair of the Placards, King Francis I of France led a grand anti-Protestant procession through the streets of Paris. This public display aimed to reaffirm the Catholic faith and showcase the royal opposition to the Protestant Reformation. The procession included clergy, nobles, and a vast number of citizens, all unified in their allegiance to the Catholic Church. The display served to juxtapose the growing Protestant dissent and reflect the king's determination to reassert Catholic orthodoxy in France.
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