Capetian

[kuh-pee-shuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814).

noun

1. a member of this dynasty.

Capetian

/ kəˈpiːʃən /

noun

1. a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987–1328 _ad

adjective

1. of, or relating to, the Capetian kings or their rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capetian¹

1830–40; Hugh Capet + -ian, modeled on French capétien

Example Sentences

What followed Bouvines was a golden era for the French monarchy - the Capetian dynasty, to which Philippe-Auguste belonged, was the dominant force in Europe for the next 100 years.

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The Counts of Barcelona had been Carlovingian vassals, and even owned a shadowy allegiance to the first Capetians.

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The line of direct Capetian descent was now replaced by the branch line of the Valois.

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It seems that Canute, to secure the succession to his legitimate son, had adopted the Capetian expedient of associating the heir with himself in the kingship while he was still living.

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Although, under the Capetians, Paris became the political capital of France, Rheims became the religious metropolis of the kingdom.

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