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Henry IV of France (r. 1572-1610) touching 575 people in Reims during the Holy Week of 1606, due to the prevailing belief that the royal touch could cure illness.
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Firrens, P. (2021, April 10). Henry IV Engaged in Royal Touch. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13797/henry-iv-engaged-in-royal-touch/
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Firrens, Pierre. "Henry IV Engaged in Royal Touch." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 10, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13797/henry-iv-engaged-in-royal-touch/.
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