Person940–996
Hugh Capet
Duke of the Franks, elected king in 987 after the death of the last Carolingian, Louis V; founder of the Capetian dynasty, whose branches ruled France until 1848.
- Dates
- between 940 and 941 – 24 October 996
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- Western and Central Europe
- In the threads
- Early medieval Europe (500–1000)
Events
- Hugh Capet becomes King of the FranksMay 987 – 3 July 987 · Western and Central Europe