Hugh Capet
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noun
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Hugh Capet, his son, and his grandson all were weak rulers, but time and geography favored the Capetians.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Hugh Capet began the Capetian dynasty of French kings that ruled France from 987 to 1328.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
The principality of Jerusalem was the home domain of the king of Jerusalem, as Hugh Capet, for instance, was duke of France and king in France.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various
Who would think of seriously discussing the question, What extent of pecuniary aid and of obedience Hugh Capet had a constitutional right to demand from the Duke of Brittany or the Duke of Normandy?
From Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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 Ogg, Frederic Austin
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