AQA GCSE History · 8145
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- Revise: Henry III’s Legacy
The moment when a person succeeds to the throne and becomes monarch, rather than the later ceremony of coronation.
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GCSE History · key term
The beginning of a monarch's reign.
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The moment when a person succeeds to the throne and becomes monarch, rather than the later ceremony of coronation.
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Revise: Kingship and SuccessionAccession and coronation were different: accession began a reign, whereas coronation formally recognised and consecrated the ruler. Richard was crowned at Westminster on 3 September 1189.
The process of becoming monarch, normally on the death of the previous ruler.
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The act of becoming a ruler, usually by inheriting or taking a throne.
Revise: Cyrus the Great's Background and AccessionIn 559 BC, Cyrus succeeded Cambyses I as king of Anshan and the Persian tribes. This was his accession to his father’s throne, not yet his victory over Media.
The process by which a person becomes king or queen.
The act of becoming ruler; Xerxes’ accession followed Darius’ death in 486 BC.
The process by which a ruler takes power or comes to the throne.
Distinguish accession from coronation: Edward became king in November 1272 but was crowned in August 1274.
Distinguish Priscus’ election, Servius’ initially unelected accession and later popular approval, and Superbus’ violent seizure of power.
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