Coronation
The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France
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987 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 987.
Historical records for France in 987
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Capetian Dynasty
1st of the Capetian King's of France
Capital
Makes Paris the capital of France for the 1st time
Capital
Establishes his rule from Paris
Death of Louis V
Death of Lous V, no legitimate heirs, the Carolingian dynasty ends and the Capetian begins
Reform of Royal Succession
Declares the succession of the Frankish Crown to be elective rather than hereditary
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
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