Events with tag - Succession

January 1, 1479 BC

Hatshepsut Becomes Egypt's Female Pharaoh

In 1478 BCE, Queen Hatshepsut ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of her husband Thutmose II, becoming one of history's most remarkable female pharaohs. Initially serving as regent for her young stepson Thutmose III, she gradually assumed full pharaonic powers.

January 1, 1333 BC

King Tutankhamun's Ascension

Nine-year-old Tutankhamun becomes pharaoh of ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE, marking the end of the Amarna period and initiating the restoration of traditional Egyptian religious practices.

January 1, 1333 BC

King Tutankhamun's Reign

Nine-year-old Tutankhamun became pharaoh of ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE, ruling for a decade during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom period. His reign marked a crucial return to traditional Egyptian religious practices after Akhenaten's controversial reforms.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

Ramesses II ascends to the throne of Egypt at age 25, becoming the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty following the death of his father Seti I. His coronation marks the beginning of one of the longest and most prosperous reigns in Egyptian history.

July 1, 337 BC

Alexander the Great's Rise to Power

At age 20, Alexander the Great ascended to the Macedonian throne following his father Philip II's assassination in 336 BCE, marking a pivotal moment that would reshape the ancient world through unprecedented military conquests and cultural exchange.

October 1, 337 BC

Alexander the Great's Ascension

Alexander the Great ascends to the Macedonian throne at age 20 following the assassination of his father Philip II at Aegae, marking the beginning of one of history's most significant reigns.

January 1, 52 BC

Cleopatra VII Becomes Queen of Egypt

Cleopatra VII ascended to the Egyptian throne at age 18, becoming co-ruler with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII. This marked the beginning of one of history's most remarkable reigns and established her as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

August 11, 117

Hadrian Becomes Roman Emperor

On August 11, 117 CE, Hadrian became the 14th Roman Emperor following the controversial death of Emperor Trajan. His succession, though disputed due to questions about his adoption, marked the beginning of one of the most significant reigns in Roman history.

272

Birth of Constantine the Great

Constantine the Great, one of history's most influential rulers, was born in Naissus (modern-day Niš, Serbia). As the son of Constantius Chlorus and Helena, he would later become the Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity and fundamentally transformed the Roman Empire.

August 1138

Testament of Bolesław the Wrymouth

The Testament of Bolesław III the Wrymouth from 1138 was a landmark document in medieval Polish history that divided the country among the ruler's five sons and introduced the principle of seniorate. Its provisions led to the period of feudal fragmentation lasting almost 200 years.

November 5, 1370

Death of Casimir the Great

Casimir III the Great, the last king of Poland from the Piast dynasty, died on November 5, 1370, in Cracow due to injuries sustained from falling off a horse while hunting. His death marked the end of the 400-year reign of the Piast dynasty on the Polish throne.

November 17, 1370

Louis I of Hungary becomes King of Poland

On November 17, 1370, Louis I of Hungary was crowned King of Poland at Wawel Cathedral. This was made possible through succession agreements with Casimir the Great, who had no male heir. This event initiated a personal union between Poland and Hungary, creating the largest state entity in Central Europe at that time.

March 4, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

April 4, 1841

Tyler's Presidential Succession

John Tyler becomes the first vice president to assume the U.S. presidency following the death of President William Henry Harrison, establishing the 'Tyler Precedent' for presidential succession.

July 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore Becomes President

Millard Fillmore takes the oath of office as the 13th President of the United States in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building, following the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor. This historic transition marked a crucial moment in American politics during a period of intense national debate over slavery.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Following Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre, Vice President Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Vice President to assume presidency due to assassination.

March 4, 1881

Garfield's Presidency and Assassination

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881. His presidency was tragically cut short when he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died from complications on September 19, 1881.

February 10, 1967

25th Amendment Ratification

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, establishing crucial procedures for presidential succession, disability, and filling vice-presidential vacancies in response to concerns raised after President Kennedy's assassination.