House of Capet (pozdnelat. Capetingi, franz. Capetiens), the dynasty of French kings (at 987-1328). The founder of the dynasty - Hugh Capet (hence the name), who was elected king after the death of the last king of the Carolingian dynasty. In K. royalty of the election became hereditary (in fact at first, but with 12. And formally). Karl was able to expand the territory of the royal domain, combining so on. to the top 14. 3 / 4 in France. Politics KA contributed folding centralized state. After the death of Charles IV, no sons, the French crown passed to the Valois (branch K).

By K. were: Hugh Capet (ruled 987-996), Robert II (996-1031), Henry I (1031-60), Philip 1 (1060 - 1108), Louis VI the Fat (1108-37), Louis VII (1137-80), Philip II Augustus (1180-1223), Louis VIII (1223-1226), St. Louis IX (1226-70), Philip III the Bold (1270-85), Philip IV the Handsome (1285-1314), Louis X (1314-16), Philip V (2 nd son of Philip IV) (1316-22), Charles IV (the third son of Philip IV) (1322-28).