1315: The Fall of Enguerrand de Marigny, Political Vengeance

The change of reign triggers settling of accounts. Enguerrand de Marigny, a major figure in Philip IV’s administration, is attacked from the beginning of Louis X’s reign.

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🧑‍⚖️ A Symbol of the “Harsh” State

In the eyes of many adversaries, Marigny embodies the excesses attributed to the previous reign: taxation, centralization, dominance of legalists, and power of officers. Accusing him is attacking a style of government.

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🪓 Trial and Execution

In 1315, Marigny is condemned and executed (hanged). Other close associates of the previous administration are troubled: figures like Pierre de Latilly and Raoul de Presles suffer the violence of repression.

The episode shows that justice can also be a political weapon: one purges, intimidates, and redistributes positions around the new king, while royal authority sometimes seems inaudible against the pressure of leagues.

Before dying, Louis X seeks to repair things partially: he has the children of Marigny compensated and has properties restored to Raoul de Presles from which he had been despoiled.

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🧠 Key Points to Remember

• 1315 illustrates a “purge” of transition: changing kings changes the men.
• Royal administration becomes an issue of struggle between factions.