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IntroductionIntroduction• Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of
Paris• Dedicated to the virgin Mary• Means “Our Lady of Paris”• Still used as Roman Catholic
cathedral
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ConstructionConstruction• Stands on site of Gallo-Roman
temple to Jupiter, Christian basilica, Romanesque church
• Construction began in 1163 during Louis VII’s reign
• Completed around 1345• Choir complete in 1182, nave in
1208, west front and towers 1225-1250
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Destruction and RestorationDestruction and Restoration• During reign of Louis XIV and XV, many
tombs and stained glass destroyed in modernization movement
• Many treasures destroyed and stolen during French revolution
• Restoration program 1845-1868; construction of spire and sacristy
• Restoration 1991-2001; maintenance and restoration
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Historical EventsHistorical Events• 1239-St. Louis places Crown of Thorns in
Cathedral • 1302-Philip the Fair opens first States General • 1430-Henry VI of England crowned • 1572-Marguerite of Valoi married Huguenot Henri
of Navarre • Dec. 2, 1804-Napoleon crowns himself• Aug. 26, 1944-Te Deum Mass celebrates the
liberation of Paris• Nov. 12, 1970-The Requiem Mass of General de
Gaulle is held• May 31, 1980-Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass