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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Collection of facts about the Capetian dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Capetian dynasty (987 - 1848). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Founded by Hugh Capet (987 AD)
• Branch of Robertians and Karlings dynasties
• Ruled France 987-1792 and 1814-1848
• Charles IV died in 1328 ending senior line
• Succeeded by cadet branches House of Valois and House of Bourbon
• Louis Philippe I was the last Capetian ruler of France (r. 1830 - 1848)
• Ruled Portugal, Sicily, Naples, Navarre, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Spain, Sardinia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latin Empire and Brazil