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The Capetian dynasty ( / kəˈpiːʃən / kə-PEE-shən; French: Capétiens ), also known as the "House of France", is a dynasty of European origin, and a branch of the Robertians and the Karlings. It is among the largest and oldest royal houses in Europe and the world, and consists of Hugh Capet, the founder of the dynasty, and his male-line ...
The House of Capet ( French: Maison capétienne) ruled the Kingdom of France from 987 to 1328. It was the most senior line of the Capetian dynasty – itself a derivative dynasty from the Robertians . The direct line of the House of Capet came to an end in 1328, when the three sons of Philip IV (reigned 1285–1314) all failed to produce ...
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Category:Capetian House of Anjou. This category is for members of the second Angevin dynasty, also known as the Capetian House of Anjou, the House of Capet-Anjou or the House of Anjou-Sicily. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Capetian House of Anjou.
Mar 27, 2024 · Awarded to Charles I by his brother. Remained under direct control of the Capetian House of Anjou until passing to another Capetian branch the House of Valois-Anjou by creation of John II of France. Count of Provence: 1246 – 1382: Inherited by marriage between Charles I and Beatrice of Provence who held the county.
Hugh Capet (born 938—died October 14, 996, Paris, France) was the king of France from 987 to 996, and the first of a direct line of 14 Capetian kings of that country. The Capetian dynasty derived its name from his nickname (Latin capa, “cape”). Hugh was the eldest son of Hugh the Great, duke of the Franks. On his father’s death in 956 ...
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Other articles where Angevin Dynasty is discussed: Capetian dynasty: …controversial succession; the first Capetian house of Anjou, with kings and queens of Naples (1266–1435) and kings of Hungary (1310–82); the house of Évreux, with three kings of Navarre (1328–1425); the second Capetian house of Anjou, with five counts of Provence (1382–1481); and other lesser branches.
The Capetian House of Anjou or House of Anjou-Sicily, was a royal house and cadet branch of the direct French House of Capet, part of the Capetian dynasty. It is one of three separate royal houses referred to as Angevin, meaning "from Anjou" in France. Founded by Charles I of Anjou, the youngest son of Louis VIII of France, the Capetian king ...
