Capetian dynasty

descendants of King Hugh Capet of France in the male line From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Capetian dynasty

The Capetian Dynasty includes any of the direct descendants of Hugh Capet of France. King Felipe VI of Spain and the grand duke of Luxembourg are members of this family, both through the Bourbon branch of the dynasty.

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House of Capet
or House of France
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Arms of the Kingdom of France
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estatesFrance, Navarre
Parent houseRobertians, Karlings
Titles
Founded987; 1038 years ago (987)
FounderHugh Capet
Final rulerJoan II of Navarre
Dissolution1328 (senior branch)
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Coat of Arms of the Capetian Dynasty.

The direct Capetians ruled France from the years 987–1328. After that the junior House of Valois ruled France until 1589, and the House of Bourbon ruled until the revolution of 1792.


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