Xe s. · Île-de-France
The Robertians, Counts of Paris Who Became Kings
Hugh Capet
Hugh Capet, Count of Paris, becomes king in 987, marking the beginning of a new dynasty.
Viking invasions
The Viking invasions gradually weaken the kingdom, creating a power vacuum.
Coronation
The coronation of Hugh Capet in Reims symbolizes the unity and legitimacy of his reign.
Administrative reforms
Hugh Capet implements reforms to strengthen royal authority against the nobility.
Support of the Church
The support of the Church gives the Robertians essential spiritual legitimacy.
Robert the Pious
Robert the Pious, son of Hugh, continues to consolidate royal power and the unity of the kingdom.
Capetian legacy
The legacy of the Robertians shapes the French monarchy and the centralized state for centuries.