Capetian
/kəˈpiːʃ(ə)n
/adjective
Relating to or denoting the dynasty ruling France 987–1328.The new Capetian dynasty in France which replaced the Carolingian family in 987 ruled over a disparate set of semi-autonomous territorial principalities....
- In 1328, the Capetian dynasty in France came to an end with the death of Charles IV, the son of Philip the Fair.
- Not named, however, is anyone from the lands of Henry II's rival, the Capetian king of France.
noun
A member of the Capetian dynasty.The city first emerged as a significant artistic centre under the early Capetians in the 11th century....
- Thus began the rivalry between the Capetians and the Plantagenets as well as the birth of the Gothic style in France.
- No matter how meager its power, from the 10th century until the 14th century, one family ruled as king: the Capetians.
