Maison capétienne
De l'ombre du déclin carolingien surgirent les Capétiens, forgeant les fondations de la monarchie française et façonnant le destin de l'Europe pour les siècles à venir.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 987–1328
- Founder
- Hugh Capet
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Catholic
Notable Rulers
Hugh Capet
King of the Franks
Reign: 987 – 996
FounderHugh Capet occupies a pivotal place in the tapestry of medieval France, remembered less for dazzling feats of arms than ...
Philip II Augustus
King of France
Reign: 1180 – 1223
Philip II Augustus emerges from historical records not merely as a transformative monarch but as a ruler of considerable...
Louis IX (Saint Louis)
King of France
Reign: 1226 – 1270
Louis IX, canonized as Saint Louis, is often revered as the archetype of the Christian monarch, yet historical sources r...
Philip IV (Philip the Fair)
King of France
Reign: 1285 – 1314
Philip IV, known to history as Philip the Fair, emerges from the chronicles as a ruler whose striking physical beauty sh...
Charles IV
King of France
Reign: 1322 – 1328
Charles IV, often called Charles the Fair, stands as a complex and sometimes enigmatic figure at the twilight of the Cap...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Philip I Ascends the Throne
The Capetians continue their line as Philip I becomes king, highlighting the dynasty’s growing acceptance among the nobility.
Louis VI's Campaigns
Louis VI, known as Louis the Fat, launches a series of campaigns to subdue rebellious lords, strengthening royal authority in the Île-de-France.
Philip II Augustus Becomes King
Philip II Augustus begins his reign, marking the start of the Capetian dynasty’s golden age and the expansion of royal power.
Battle of Bouvines
Philip II Augustus defeats an alliance of English, Flemish, and Imperial forces at Bouvines, securing the French monarchy’s dominance in Western Europe.
Louis IX Ascends to the Throne
Louis IX, later canonized as Saint Louis, becomes king, ushering in an era of legal reform and religious devotion.
Louis IX Leads Seventh Crusade
Louis IX embarks on the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land, reflecting the dynasty’s commitment to the ideals of Christian kingship.
Philip IV Ascends to the Throne
Philip IV, known as Philip the Fair, becomes king and pursues an ambitious program of administrative reform and centralization.
Suppression of the Knights Templar
Philip IV orders the arrest and suppression of the Knights Templar, seizing their assets and challenging papal authority.
Charles IV Becomes King
Charles IV ascends to the throne as the last direct Capetian king, presiding over a kingdom facing economic and dynastic challenges.
End of the Direct Capetian Line
With the death of Charles IV and no surviving male heir, the direct Capetian dynasty ends, and the crown passes to the House of Valois.
Hugh Capet Crowned King
Following the death of Louis V and the end of Carolingian rule, Hugh Capet is elected and crowned King of the Franks, marking the beginning of the Capetian dynasty.
Robert II Becomes King
Hugh Capet's son Robert II succeeds him, securing the first hereditary transfer of the Capetian crown and reinforcing dynastic continuity.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(4)Abbasid Civilization
The emergence of the House of Capetian during the Abbasid Caliphate's decline marked a shift from Islamic to European dominance in medieval power structures.
Almohad Civilization
The Capetians and Almohads' coexistence during the 12th century underscored a period of intense cultural and military exchanges between Europe and North Africa.
Byzantine Empire
The rise of the Capetian dynasty paralleled the Byzantine Empire's decline, reshaping alliances and power dynamics in medieval European politics.
Holy Roman Empire
The Capetians and the Holy Roman Empire were rivals, each vying for supremacy in Europe, influencing medieval political and religious conflicts.
Conflict Archive
(2)First Crusade
The Capetian dynasty's participation in the First Crusade was crucial, as it expanded their influence and integrated crusading fervor into French royal policy.
Hundred Years' War
The Capetians were instrumental in the Hundred Years' War, which solidified French national identity and marked the decline of feudalism in favor of centralized monarchy.
Treaty Archive
(2)Treaty of Paris (1763)
Although the Capetians were not direct signatories, their dynastic conflicts influenced the Treaty of Paris (1763), which redrew colonial boundaries and reshaped global empires.
Treaty of Verdun
The Treaty of Verdun in 843 AD divided the Carolingian Empire, paving the way for Capetian ascendancy and the eventual formation of France.
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