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Hugh Capet Biography and Timeline

Follow Hugh Capet through 3 dated historical records for France.

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Hugh Capet, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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987–987Years on this page

987

3 July 987

Coronation

King · Paris · House / House of Capetian

The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France

Role range: 0987-0996

987

Capital

King · Paris · House / House of Capetian

Establishes his rule from Paris

Role range: 0987-0996

987

Succession

King · Paris · House / House of Capetian

Succeeds as King of France

Role range: 0987-0996

Records, sources and methodology

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