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Capetians (sh)




or Capets
Ruling house of France (987-1328), who laid the foundation of the French state. Descended from Robert the Strong

died 866

, they included Hugh Capet (r. 987-96), the first Capetian king; Philip II Augustus (r.1180-1223); and Louis IX (r.1226-70).

Capetians also ruled as dukes of Burgundy and Brittany, emperors of Constantinople, counts of Artois and Provence, kings and queens of Naples, and kings of Hungary and Navarre.