What practice did Charles X try to revive during his coronation?
The royal touch
Feudalism
Divine right
Absolute monarchy
Answer
The royal touch, a practice revived by Charles X during his coronation, symbolized the French monarchy's divine right to heal. Believed to cure scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymph nodes), it involved the king touching afflicted individuals while uttering religious words. Despite skepticism in the scientific community, Charles X embraced this historic ritual to connect with tradition and maintain legitimacy in an era of political uncertainty.
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