Hugh Capet
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Hugh Capet began the Capetian dynasty of French kings that ruled France from 987 to 1328.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Hugh Capet, his son, and his grandson all were weak rulers, but time and geography favored the Capetians.
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Elect, then, the duke, a man who is Election of Hugh Capet urged recommended by his conduct, by his nobility, and by his military following.
From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Frederic Austin Ogg
Robert, the son of Hugh Capet, to whom this hymn is commonly, but probably incorrectly, ascribed, became king of France in 988 A.D.
From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Curtis C. Bushnell
Hugh Capet, as we before made mention, the lineage of Charles the Great having failed, was made king of France in the year of Christ 987.
From Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani by Giovanni Villani
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