# Hugh Capet - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/hugh-capet
Reign: 987–996
Born-Died: 939 - 996
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Hugh+Capet&go=Go

Election of Hugh Capet began the Capetian dynasty that would rule France and its branches for centuries.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Louis V](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-v)
- Succeeded by: [Robert II](https://history-france.com/rulers/robert-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 987 - [Hugh Capet elected king](https://history-france.com/timeline/987-hugh-capet-elected-king)
- 996 - [Robert II succeeds Hugh Capet](https://history-france.com/timeline/996-robert-ii-succeeds-hugh-capet)