3 July 987CoronationHugh Capet
The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France
Historical records for France in 987, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France
1st of the Capetian King's of France
Makes Paris the capital of France for the 1st time
Establishes his rule from Paris
Death of Lous V, no legitimate heirs, the Carolingian dynasty ends and the Capetian begins
Declares the succession of the Frankish Crown to be elective rather than hereditary
Succeeds as King of France
Succeeds as King of France
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