Succession crisis and the end of the direct Capetian line (1314–1328)

1. Philip IV dies, leaving three adult sons

   Nov 29, 1314Labels: Philip IV

   • Britannica
   • Louis X

2. Louis X becomes king; heir issues remain uncertain

   Nov 29, 1314Labels: Louis X

   • Louis X
   • Philip V

3. Louis X dies; a pregnancy triggers a regency

   Jun 5, 1316Labels: Cl mence, Philip of

   • Louis X
   • Philip V

4. John I is born and becomes king

   Nov 15, 1316Labels: John I

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   • John I

5. John I dies after a few days

   Nov 19, 1316Labels: John I

   • Britannica
   • John I

6. Philip V takes the throne over Joan’s claim

   Nov 20, 1316Labels: Philip V

   • Philip V
   • John I

7. Philip V crowned at Reims

   Jan 9, 1317Labels: Philip V, Reims

   • Philip V
   • Heraldica

8. Settlement pressures Joan II’s supporters in Champagne and Brie

   Mar 27, 1318Labels: Joan II, Champagne

   • Joan II
   • Philip V

9. Philip V dies without sons; Charles IV succeeds

   Jan 3, 1322Labels: Philip V, Charles IV

   • Philip V
   • Charles IV

10. Charles IV crowned at Reims

    Feb 21, 1322Labels: Charles IV, Reims

    • Charles IV
    • Heraldica

11. Charles IV dies; regency set until widow’s birth

    Feb 1, 1328Labels: Charles IV, Philip of

    • Charles IV
    • Britannica

12. A daughter is born; Philip of Valois becomes Philip VI

    Apr 1, 1328Labels: Philip VI, Jeanne d'

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    • France Brit

13. Philip VI crowned, launching the Valois dynasty

    May 29, 1328Labels: Philip VI, Reims

    • Britannica
    • Heraldica

14. Navarre recognizes Joan II; France keeps its choice

    Mar 1, 1329Labels: Joan II, Navarre

    • Joan II
    • Philip VI