Valois Dynasty
| Ancien Régime |
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| Structure |
| Estates of the realm |
| Parlements |
| Taille |
| Gabelle |
| Seigneurial system |
| History |
| Capetian dynasty |
| Valois dynasty |
| Bourbon dynasty |
| Estates-General |
The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328-1589. They were descendants of Charles of Valois, the third son of King Philip III and based their claim to be ahead of Edward III of England on a reintroduction of the Salic law.
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List of Valois kings of France
- Philippe VI, the Fortunate 1328-1350
- Jean II, the Good 1350-1364
- Charles V, the Wise 1364-1380
- Charles VI, the Well-Beloved, later known as the Mad 1380-1422
- Charles VII, the Victorious 1422-1461
- Louis XI, the Universal Spider 1461-1483
- Charles VIII, the Affable 1483-1498
- Louis XII, the Father of His People 1498-1515
- François I -- 1515-1547
- Henri II -- 1547-1559
- François II -- 1559-1560
- Catherine de Medici (Regent) -- 1560-1563
- Charles IX -- 1560-1574
- Henri III -- 1574-1589
List of Valois Dukes and Duchesses of Burgundy
The term "Valois Dukes of Burgundy" is employed to refer to the dynasty which began after a member of the Royal family (Philip, son of King Jean II), was given the Duchy of Burgundy.
- Philip II, the Bold (1364–1404)
- John, the Fearless (1404–1419)
- Philip III, the Good (1419–1467)
- Charles, the Rash ("le Temeraire") (1467–1477)
- Mary of Burgundy (1477–1482)
The application of the Salic Law meant that with the extinction of the Valois line on the male side, the Bourbon Dynasty followed as descendants of Louis IX.
Links
- www.valois.org - The Royal House Of Valois