-
Feb 1, 1180
Phillip II Augustus
He ruled from 1180 to 1223. During his reign he took over much of the land England had conquered, including Maine and Normandy. -
Feb 1, 1285
King Phillip IV the Fair
Starting this year King Phillip the Fair had started his reign. He increased his rule over the Church in France by taxing the clergy. After the death of Pope Boniface VII and the election of Pope Clement V, king Phillip began winning people over with the establishment of the Estates General. -
Feb 1, 1301
Arrest of King Phillip IV the Fair
During this year King Phillip had been arrested by Pope Boniface VII after he had taxed the clergy. -
Feb 1, 1303
Death of Pope Boniface VII
After Pope Boniface VII died, King Phillip IV was released. He then helped get Pope Clement V get elected. -
Feb 1, 1328
The rule of the last Capetian king
-
Hugh Capet
After the last Caroligan king died, a group of nobles chose Hugh Capet to be the next king of France. His desandents are known as the Capetians -
Period: to Jan 31, 1328
The Rule of the Capetians
During this time Capet's desendants, known as the Capetians, ruled. The Capetians wanted to conquer and gain as much land as possible. They married noblewoman with big fiefs and took over lands that had once been ruled by noble families but the line died out. They also wanted take lands in France that the English had conquered
