Capetian ( _fr. Capétienne) is an adjective, used to describe either:
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Capetian — [kə pē′shən] adj. designating or of the French dynasty (A.D. 987 1328) founded by Hugh Capet n. a member of the Capetian dynasty … English World dictionary
Capetian — I noun a member of the Capetian dynasty • Hypernyms: ↑sovereign, ↑crowned head, ↑monarch • Member Holonyms: ↑Capetian dynasty II adjective of or relating to the French dynasty founded by … Useful english dictionary
Capetian — adjective Etymology: Hugh Capet Date: 1836 of or relating to the French royal house that ruled from 987 to 1328 • Capetian noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Capetian — [kə pi:ʃ(ə)n] adjective relating to or denoting a dynasty ruling France 987–1328. noun a member of the Capetian dynasty. Origin named after Hugh Capet, founder of the dynasty … English new terms dictionary
Capetian dynasty — Royal house surname = Capetian Dynasty estate = France coat of arms = country = France parent house = Robertian Dynasty titles = King of France, Duke of Orléans, King of Spain, King of Navarre, Duke of Burgundy, King of Naples, King of Sicily,… … Wikipedia
Capetian dynasty — ▪ French history ruling house of France from 987 to 1328, during the feudal period of the Middle Ages. By extending and consolidating their power, the Capetian kings laid the foundation of the French nation state. The Capetians all… … Universalium
Capetian Miracle — The Capetian Miracle refers to the Capetian dynasty of France and its ability to attain and hold onto the French crown. In 987, Hugh Capet was elected to succeed Louis V of the Carolingian dynasty that had ruled France for over two centuries. By… … Wikipedia
Capetian House of Anjou — The Capetian House of Anjou, or the Second Angevin dynasty, was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, established by Charles, Count of Anjou, the youngest son of Louis VIII of France. In its time, the House ruled Naples and Sicily, Hungary and… … Wikipedia
Capetian dynasty — noun a Frankish dynasty founded by Hugh Capet that ruled from 987 to 1328 • Hypernyms: ↑dynasty • Member Meronyms: ↑Capetian … Useful english dictionary
Capetian — /keuh pee sheuhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the French dynasty that ruled France A.D. 987 1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795 1814). n. 2. a member of this dynasty. [1830 40; … Universalium
