Capetian

The Capetian Dynasty followed the Carolingian rulers of France from 987 to 1328.

987 - 996, Hugh Capet, Count of Paris, crowned King of France
996 - 1031, Robert II, the Pious
1031 - 1060, Henri I
1060 - 1108, Philippe I
1108 - 1137, Louis IV the Fat
1137 - 1180, Louis VII
1180 - 1223, Philippe II Auguste
1223 - 1226, Louis VII
1226 - 1270, Louis IX (Saint Louis)
1270 - 1285, Philippe III the Bold
1285 - 1314, Philippe IV the Fair
1314 - 1316, Louis X
1316 - 1316, Jean I
1316 - 1322, Philippe V
1322 - 1328, Charles IV

In 1328 the Capetians ran out of direct male heirs. Unlike some other nations, France adhered to the ancient code of the Salian Franks, known as Salic law, which forbade any succession to the throne by or through a female. Therefore the peers of the kingdom elected a new king, Philippe of Valois, a nephew of Philip the Fair, marking the beginning of the Valois Dynasty.

See also: Kings of France family tree

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