When did the Kingdom of France begin and end?
The Kingdom of France began in 843 with the Treaty of Verdun that created West Francia. It ended on the 21st of September 1792 when the monarchy was abolished by proclamation of the First Republic.
Questions about Kingdom of France
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Who founded the Capetian dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of France for over eight hundred years?
Hugh Capet, Duke of France and Count of Paris, ascended to the throne in 987 to found the Capetian dynasty. This dynasty ruled through branches like the Valois and Bourbon houses until the revolution.
What caused the Hundred Years War between England and the Kingdom of France from 1337 to 1453?
The death of Charles IV of France in 1328 without male heirs triggered a succession crisis under Salic law. The crown passed to Philip VI instead of Edward III of England whose mother was Isabella daughter of Philip IV.
How many people lived in the Kingdom of France before the Black Death plague outbreak arrived in 1348?
Estimates suggest the population of some 18 to 20 million people recorded in 1328 had been reduced by fifty percent or more within 150 years. The disease spread rapidly up the Rhône valley across most of the country after arriving from Italy in 1348.
When did Louis XIV reign as the Sun King and what major changes occurred during his rule?
Louis XIV reigned as the Sun King from 1643 to 1715 making France the dominant European power during his rule. He compelled noble elites to reside regularly at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris to consolidate absolute monarchy.
What happened to the French monarchy after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815?
A coalition of European powers restored the monarchy to the House of Bourbon in 1814 after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815. Charles X succeeded his brother upon death on the 16th of September 1824 but abdicated along with his son following riots in July 1830.