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Capet

[ key-pit, kap-it; French ka-pe ]

noun

  1. Hugh or Fr. Hugues [y, g], a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.


Capet

/ kapɛ; ˈkæpɪt; kæˈpɛt /

noun

  1. CapetHugh or Hugues?938996MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Hugh or Hugues (yg). ?938–996 ad , king of France (987–96); founder of the Capetian dynasty.


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This King was notoriously one of the most gallant of the race of Capet.

Among the latter is Hugh Capet, whose red head is seen far in near the steps.

Is Marie Antoinette, the widow Capet, convicted of having participated in this plot and conspiracy?

If Hugh Capet dispossess the legitimate heir of Charlemagne, he becomes the root of a race of heroes.

This was a return to the old Capet policy; but it was also menacing to many interests, and sure to arouse energetic resistance.

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