Hugh Capet
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Hugh Capet was the King of the Franks from 987 to 996. He is the founder of and first king from the House of Capet. The son of the powerful duke Hugh the Great and Hedwige of Saxony, he was elected as
Medieval miniature depicting the coronation of Hugh Capet
Denier of Hugh Capet for Beauvais
Apparition of Saint Valery to Hugh Capet
Robert II of France
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Robert II, called the Pious or the Wise, was king of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty. Crowned junior king in 987, he assisted his father on military matters. His soli
Seal of King Robert II
Signature Of Robert II
Denier of Robert II the Pious, struck at Soissons.
Rozala (renamed Susanna) of Italy, as Countess of Flanders (late years of 15th century).