Capetian

[ kuh-pee-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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).

Capetian

/ kəˈpiːʃən /

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

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

Aix was the capital in Provence of the art-loving Anjou princes of the Capetian line.

The chancellor in fact became so great that the Capetian kings, who did not forget the mayor of the palace, grew afraid of him.

He had become a great officer under the Carolingians, and he grew still greater under the Capetian sovereigns.

It was 326in this fashion that the Capetian house claimed its boasted descent and continuity from the race of Charlemagne.

The Carolingian dynasty reigned in France from 751 to 987, when it was ousted by the Capetian dynasty.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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