Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:abolished |
gptkb:France_(after_French_Revolution)
gptkb:Russia_(after_1917) |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:King
gptkb:oath monarchies crowns anointing enthronement |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
national unity
religious symbolism historical continuity |
| gptkbp:defines |
the act of placing a crown on a monarch's head
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| gptkbp:etymology |
from Latin 'corona' meaning 'crown'
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| gptkbp:frequency |
rare, only upon accession of a new monarch
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| gptkbp:historicalName |
ancient religious and political traditions
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| gptkbp:involves |
public celebrations
religious rituals commemorative stamps coronation oath banquet or feast blessing by religious leader crowning by clergy homage by nobles music and processions parade or procession presentation of orb presentation of regalia presentation of sceptre presentation of sword public acclamation special coinage or medals |
| gptkbp:location |
Westminster Abbey (for British monarchs)
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| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
broadcast on radio and television (notably in 1953)
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| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:Coronation_of_King_Charles_III |
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Tonga gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to symbolize the monarch's formal investiture with regal power
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| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:inauguration
investiture enthronement |
| gptkbp:rituals |
varies by country
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
continuity of monarchy
divine right legitimacy of rule |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:British_monarchy
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Coronation
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