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Capet
[ key-pit, kap-it; French ka-pe ]
noun
- Hugh or Fr. Hugues [y, g], a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
Capet
/ kæˈpɛt; ˈkæpɪt; kapɛ /
noun
- CapetHugh or Hugues?938996MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Hugh or Hugues (yg). ?938–996 ad , king of France (987–96); founder of the Capetian dynasty.
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This King was notoriously one of the most gallant of the race of Capet.
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Among the latter is Hugh Capet, whose red head is seen far in near the steps.
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Is Marie Antoinette, the widow Capet, convicted of having participated in this plot and conspiracy?
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If Hugh Capet dispossess the legitimate heir of Charlemagne, he becomes the root of a race of heroes.
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This was a return to the old Capet policy; but it was also menacing to many interests, and sure to arouse energetic resistance.
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