Corpus Christi plays and civic theatre in medieval Paris (c. 1250–1500)

1. Corpus Christi feast begins shaping civic ritual

   Aug 11, 1264Labels: Pope Urban, Corpus Christi

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2. Philip IV authorizes the Basoche guild

   Jan 1, 1303Labels: Philip IV, Basoche

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3. Confrérie de la Passion founded in Paris

   Jan 1, 1398Labels: Confr rie, Paris

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   • Gutenberg

4. Enfants sans Souci organize satirical street theatre

   Jan 1, 1401Labels: Enfants sans, street theatre

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5. Royal permission granted for mystery plays

   Jan 1, 1402Labels: Charles VI, Confr rie

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6. Corpus Christi procession shown at Place de Grève

   Jan 1, 1450Labels: Place de, Corpus Christi

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7. Arnoul Gréban composes a major Passion mystery

   Jan 1, 1453Labels: Arnoul Gr, Myst re

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8. Confrérie privileges renewed, tightening Paris theatre control

   Jan 1, 1518Labels: Confr rie, privileges

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9. Religious plays face escalating criticism and regulation

   Jan 1, 1520Labels: religious drama, civic authorities

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   • Paris16C

10. Confrérie builds the Hôtel de Bourgogne theatre

    Jan 1, 1548Labels: H tel, Confr rie

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11. Parlement of Paris bans religious mystery plays

    Nov 17, 1548Labels: Parlement of, ban

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12. Legacy shifts into secular troupes and new Paris theatre

    Jan 1, 1595Labels: secular troupes, Confr rie

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