Individual Details

Hugh Capet King of France

(939 - 24 Oct 996)



The Capetian Dynasty (987-1792)
Male-line descendants of Hugh Capet, ruled France continuously from 987 to 1792 and again from 1814 to 1848. The branches of the dynasty which ruled after 1328, however, are generally given the specific branch names of Valois and Bourbon.

Hugh Capet reigned from 3 July 987 to 24 Oct 996.

Find A Grave Memorial# 11420947
French Monarch. He was born in Paris, Isle De, France in 939. Founder of the third Frankish royal dynasty (the Capetians), which ruled France until 1328. Son of Hugh the Great, whom he succeeded as Duke of the Franks in 956, he was elected king and crowned at Noyon (987). His 40 years in power were marked by constant political intrigue and struggle, both among the feudal aristocracy and with his Carolingian rivals, but his position was invariably saved by the disunity of his enemies.
Burial:
Saint Denis Basilique
Saint-Denis
Departement de Seine-Saint-Denis
Ile-de-France, France

Events

Birth939
Death24 Oct 996
MarriageAdelaide of Poitou

Families

SpouseAdelaide of Poitou (945 - 1006)
ChildAdwig/Hedwig Capet de France (972 - 1013)