Friday, August 10, 2012

Hugh Capet

A dynasty begins.
 The success of the family in transmitting the Crown directly in the male line from father to son until 1316 is no mean achievement in terms of human biology: in political terms it ensured the creation and maintenance of the French monarchy and nation. The events of 987 were to prove crucial to the later history of France.

There is an online biography of King Hugh here.
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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hugo Capet was well-konwn in the Middle ages but one can hardy remember his today I can suggest reading a good biography http://www.fampeople.com/cat-hugo-capet

Unknown said...

Hugo Capet was well-konwn in the Middle ages but one can hardy remember his today I can suggest reading a good biography www.fampeople.com/cat-hugo-capet