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Capetian

 
Dictionary: Ca·pe·tian   (kə-pē'shən) pronunciation
adj.
Of or relating to the French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet.

n.
A member of this dynasty.


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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.

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The Capetian dynasty ruled France from 987 to 1328, with remarkably few succession disputes and inter-family rivalries throughout the period. From unimpressive beginnings it slowly built up the royal demesne and consolidated royal power, especially in the legal and ideological spheres, until the French crown became pre-eminent in Europe. The most famous rulers of the line were Philippe II (Philippe-Auguste) (1180-1223), who annexed much of the Angevin empire, Louis IX (1226-70), whose justice aroused such admiration that he was subsequently canonized as Saint Louis, and Philippe IV (1285-1314), who imposed his will upon Pope Boniface VIII. Although the direct line ended in 1328, the Valois and Bourbons were branches of the dynasty, and Louis XVI was tried for his life under the name of ‘Louis Capet’.

[Jean Dunbabin]

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to the French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet
  Pertains to noun: Capet (meaning #2)


 
 
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Valois (French ruling dynasty)
Burgundy (ducal house of Burgundy split)
Valois (historic region, France)

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