List of French monarchs - Wikipedia
WEBList of French monarchs. France was ruled by monarchs from the establishment of the Kingdom of West Francia in 843 until the end of the Second French Empire in 1870, with several interruptions. Classical French historiography usually regards Clovis I, king of the Franks (r. 507–511), as the first king of France.
Family tree of French monarchs - Wikipedia
WEBUnlike in some other family trees, siblings here are not listed in birth order. : The blue border indicates French monarchs. : The bolded border indicates legitimate children of monarchs.
Does the French Royal Family Still Exist? A Look Inside
WEBMay 29, 2024 · France abolished the monarchy centuries ago, but there are still pretenders to the throne from the former royal families. Like many European countries, France was once ruled by royals. From Louis XVI (husband of Marie Antoinette) to Napoléon Bonaparte, these rulers hold a place in history.
French Royal Family Tree: The Lineage of French Monarchs
WEBSep 2, 2024 · The French royal family tree provides insight into how power was passed down through generations and how royal bloodlines impacted the fate of nations and led to events like the French Revolution, which forever changed the monarchy.
Capetian dynasty - Wikipedia
WEBThe Capetian dynasty (/ kəˈpiːʃən / kə-PEE-shən; French: Capétiens), also known as the "House of France", is a dynasty of Frankish origin, and a branch of the Robertians and the Karlings.
The Rulers of France: From 840 to Present - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 19, 2024 · The rulers of France include some of the most famous kings, emperors (like Napoleon), and presidents (like de Gaulle) in world history.
House of Bourbon | Definition, History, Dynasty, Members, & Facts
WEBHouse of Bourbon, one of the most important ruling houses of Europe. Its members were descended from Louis I, duc de Bourbon from 1327 to 1342, the grandson of the French king Louis IX (ruled 1226–70). It provided reigning kings of France from 1589 to 1792 and from 1814 to 1830.
France - Monarchy, Revolution, Republic | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Royal lordship over peasants, townspeople, and church lands was for many generations a more important component of the king’s power in France. It was exercised personally, not bureaucratically. The king’s entourage, like those of the princes, replicated the old Frankish structure of domestic service.
Valois Dynasty | French Royal Family, Rulers of France
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Valois Dynasty, the royal house of France from 1328 to 1589, ruling the nation from the end of the feudal period into the early modern age. The Valois kings continued the work of unifying France and centralizing royal power begun under their predecessors, the Capetian dynasty (q.v.).
The French Royal Family: Titles and Customs - Heraldica
WEBThe royal lineage of France was descended from Hughes, nicknamed Capet, elected king in 987. From his nickname comes the historians' name for the lineage, Capetians, although this was never considered the family name of the kings of France. (Only in 1792, when Louis XVI was deposed, was he given the name of Louis Capet, in part by derision).
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