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EarlierBattle of Lechfeld955 CE
LaterBattle of Hastings1066 CE

Hugh Capet (French: Hugues Capet [yɡ kapɛ]; c. 941 – 24 October 996) was the King of the Franks from 987 to 996. He is the founder of and first king from the House of Capet.

Key figuresHugh Capet
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