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Cadet branches. See below. 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 ...
Capetian dynasty, ruling house of France from 987 to 1328, during the feudal period of the Middle Ages. By extending and consolidating their power, the Capetian kings laid the foundation of the French nation-state. The Capetians all descended from Robert the Strong (died 866), count of Anjou and of.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
Apr 4, 2024 · Feature. The Capetians: Medieval France’s Greatest Dynasty. Dogged by rumours of stolen thrones and treachery, the Capetians were nonetheless one of the most successful dynasties of the medieval West. Justine Firnhaber-Baker | Published in History Today Volume 74 Issue 4 April 2024.
Jul 20, 1998 · Hugh Capet 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, Hugh.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
Apr 5, 2023 · Published: April 5, 2023 at 2:18 PM. When King Charles IV of France died in 1328 with no surviving children to his name, the Capetian dynasty that had ruled for more than 300 years came to an abrupt end.
