Coenthrone

/koʊˈɛnθroʊn/ verb

Definition

To place on a throne together, or to enthrone jointly with another ruler or authority figure.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) + 'enthrone' (from 'en-' + 'throne', from Old French). This describes a shared investiture of power.

Kelly Says

In medieval England, sometimes a king would coenthrone his son to secure the succession—creating a brief period of joint rule that usually led to conflict.

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