John I of France
King of France in 1316
John I (15 – November 20, 1316), called the Posthumous was King of France and Navarre, as the posthumous son and successor of Louis X of France, for the five days he lived. He thus had the shortest recognized reign of any French king.
John I | |
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King of France and Navarre (more...) | |
Reign | 15 - November 20, 1316 |
Coronation | 24 June 1509 |
Predecessor | Louis X of France |
Successor | Philip V of France |
Born | November 15, 1316 Paris, France |
Died | November 20, 1316 (aged 5 days) Paris, France |
Burial | |
House | Capet |
Father | Louis X of France |
Mother | Clementia of Hungary |
He was born a king of the House of Capet and the posthumous son of Louis X of France and Clementia of Hungary. John I was king for five days under his uncle's regency, until his death on November 20, 1316. John I was buried in Saint-Denis Cathedral. He was succeeded by his uncle Philip V of France.