Capetian Dynasty, the third Frankish dynasty, founded by Hugo Capet in 987. The surname Capet has been derived from cappa, the 'monk's hood,' which he wore as lay abbot of St Martin de Tours. Soon after the rise of the Capetian dynasty, Paris became its capital. With the House of Capet the history of France may really be said to begin; and it ruled France till 1328, when the crown passed to the House of Valois. See FRANCE.
Capetian Dynasty
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