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Period: Feb 3, 742 to
Charlemagne
The greatest ruler of the Carolingian Empire and the Franks was Charlemagne who ruled from 742 to 814. Charlemagne expanded the Frankish Empire to rule a large portion of Europe. He brought many reforms to the Franks including a strong government, written laws, education, a monetary standard, and support for the arts -
Period: Feb 3, 1108 to Feb 3, 1137
Louis VI
It is from Louis VI (reigned 1108–1137) onward that royal authority became more accepted. Louis VI was more a soldier and warmongering king than a scholar. The way the king raised money from his vassals made him quite unpopular; he was described as greedy and ambitious and that is corroborated by records of the time. -
Period: Feb 3, 1180 to Feb 3, 1223
Reign of Philip II Augustus
The reign of Philip II Augustus (junior king 1179–1180, senior king 1180–1223) marked an important step in the history of French monarchy. His reign saw the French royal domain and influence greatly expanded -
Feb 3, 1204
Duke of Normandy
In 1204 the Duchy of Normandy was absorbed by the French crown. -
Period: Feb 3, 1226 to Feb 3, 1270
Saint Louis IX
France became a truly centralised kingdom under Louis IX (reigned 1226–1270). Saint Louis has often been portrayed as a one-dimensional character, a flawless representant of the faith and an administrative reformer who cared for the governed ones. -
Hugh Capet
Hugh Capet, formerly the king of the Franks, was elected the King which started the country of France