Reims Cathedral: Reconstruction and coronation architecture (1211–1275)

1. Fire destroys earlier Reims cathedral

   Jan 1, 1210Labels: Reims Cathedral, Fire 1210

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2. Jean d’Orbais begins choir and ambulatory

   Jan 1, 1211Labels: Jean d, Choir and

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3. Foundation stone laid for new cathedral

   May 6, 1211Labels: Aubry de, Foundation Stone

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4. Villard de Honnecourt records the building site

   Jan 1, 1220Labels: Villard de, Site Sketches

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5. Transept construction advances toward rose window level

   Jan 1, 1220Labels: Transept, Rose Window

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6. Reims hosts Louis VIII coronation amid rebuilding

   Aug 6, 1223Labels: Louis VIII, Reims Cathedral

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7. Land acquired for the future west façade

   Jan 1, 1230Labels: Cathedral Chapter, West Fa

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8. Revolt halts construction and triggers interdict

   Jan 1, 1233Labels: Civic Revolt, Interdict

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9. Construction resumes after interdict is lifted

   Jan 1, 1236Labels: Construction Resumption, Royal Mediation

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10. Choir completed for chapter use and consecrated

    Sep 8, 1241Labels: Choir Consecration, Chapter Use

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11. Work begins on the monumental west façade

    Jan 1, 1252Labels: Jean le, West Fa

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12. Gaucher of Reims advances façade sculpture program

    Jan 1, 1256Labels: Gaucher of, Fa ade

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13. Main west portals largely completed

    Jan 1, 1261Labels: Main West, Ceremonial Threshold

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14. Rose-window level and nave vaulting campaign progresses

    Jan 1, 1275Labels: Rose Window, Nave Vaulting

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