1422 in France
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Events from the year 1422 in France.
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Incumbents
- Monarch â Charles VI (until October 21), then Charles VII[1]
Events
- 21 October â Charles VI of France dies, and his successor Charles VII takes over the throne.
- 10 May â The English army under Henry V wins the siege of Meaux.
- The phrase "The king is dead, long live the king!" originates, with Charles VII accession to the French throne.
Births
Full date missing
- Gaston IV, Count of Foix, nobleman (died 1472)
- Louis d'Albret, cardinal (died 1465)
Deaths
- 21 October â Charles VI of France (born 1368).[2]
