Capetian

American  

[kuh-pee-shuhn] / kəˈpi ʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814).

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noun

1. a member of this dynasty.

Capetian British  

/ kəˈpiːʃən /

noun

1. a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987–1328 _ad

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adjective

1. of, or relating to, the Capetian kings or their rule

Etymology

Origin of Capetian

1830–40; Hugh Capet + -ian, modeled on French capétien

Example Sentences

What followed Bouvines was a golden era for the French monarchy - the Capetian dynasty, to which Philippe-Auguste belonged, was the dominant force in Europe for the next 100 years.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2014

Hugh Capet began the Capetian dynasty of French kings that ruled France from 987 to 1328.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

When the last Capetian king died without a successor, England’s Edward III, as grandson of Philip IV, claimed the right to the French throne.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

For 300 years, Capetian kings tightened their grip on this strategic area.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Louis died in 1515, also without an heir; and so the crown passed to still another collateral branch of the main Capetian line.

From A Short History of France by Parmele, Mary Platt