Valois Dynasty

The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328 - 1589 . They were descendants of Charles Of Valois , the third son of King Philip III and based their claim to be ahead of Edward III Of England on a reintroduction of the Salic Law .

LIST OF VALOIS KINGS OF FRANCE

Valois (direct)

Philippe VI , the Fortunate 1328-1350

Jean II , the Good 1350-1364

Charles V , the Wise 1364-1380

Charles VI , the Well-Beloved, later known as the Mad 1380-1422

Charles VII , the Victorious 1422-1461

Louis XI , the Universal Spider 1461-1483

Charles VIII , the Affable 1483-1498

Valois-Orléans

Louis XII , the Father of His People 1498-1515

Valois-Angoulême

François I -- 1515-1547

Henri II -- 1547-1559

François II -- 1559-1560

Catherine De Medici (Regent) -- 1560-1563

Charles IX -- 1560-1574

Henri III -- 1574-1589

LIST OF VALOIS KINGS OF POLAND

Henryk I -- 1573-1574

LIST OF VALOIS DUKES AND DUCHESSES OF BURGUNDY

The term "Valois Dukes of Burgundy" is employed to refer to the dynasty which began after a member of the Royal family (Philip, son of King Jean II), was given the Duchy of Burgundy.

Philip II, The Bold ( 1364 – 1404 )

John, The Fearless ( 1404 – 1419 )

Philip III, The Good ( 1419 – 1467 )

Charles, The Rash ("le Temeraire") ( 1467 – 1477 )

Mary Of Burgundy ( 1477 – 1482 )

The application of the Salic Law meant that with the extinction of the Valois line on the male side, the Bourbon Dynasty followed as descendants of Louis IX .

FORMS OF ADDRESS

Forms of address for Valois kings included "Most Christian Majesty".

SEE ALSO

List Of French Monarchs

Kings Of France Family Tree

France Under The Ancien Regime

EXTERNAL LINKS

www.valois.org - The Royal House Of Valois

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