Hugh Capet

Hugh Capet (c.. 941 - 24.10.996), Count of Paris (956 - 996), Duke of the West Franks, King of West Franks (987 - 996), married with a 1.970 at the Adelaide of Aquitaine (950 - 1006). The first king of the Capetian dynasty. After his father's death in 956 years Hugh inherited his titles and power. When Louis died in 987 V, gathered in Noyon royal vassals elected King Hugh, supported by the influential bishops Adalberon and Herbert, as well as Duke of Normandy and Count of Anjou. Major barons of the kingdom is easily recognized the suzerainty of Hugo, but did not bring him a vassal of the oath and did not incur a service, so his power was of largely formal character