Hugh Capet

noun

Hugh Capet

/ ˈkeɪpɪt; ˈhjuː ˈkæpɪt /

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Among the latter is Hugh Capet, whose red head is seen far in near the steps.

If Hugh Capet dispossess the legitimate heir of Charlemagne, he becomes the root of a race of heroes.

This distinguished warrior was the ancestor of Hugh Capet, afterwards king of France.

They say his ghost haunts Noyon, and was always there whenever a king was crowned, or elected—as Hugh Capet was.

The throne of France was granted before to Hugh Capet, by a few bishops and nobles.

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