He came to power at age 49 after the archbishop of Reims declared that the Frankish monarchy is elective.
He came to power at age 49 after the archbishop of Reims declared that the Frankish monarchy is elective. He defeated Charles I of Lower Lorraine for the crown, ending Carolingian rule of the country. He followed Louis V as king and ruled France for 9 years before his son Robert II succeeded him in death. FTP name this king, the first of the Capetians.
He came to power at age 49 after the archbishop of Reims declared that the Frankish monarchy is elective.
{Hugh }Capet