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The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328- 1589 C.E. They were descendants of Charles of Valois, the third son of King Philip III of France.

1 List of Valois kings of France

• Philippe VI, the Fortunate 1328-1350
• Jean II, the Good 1350-1364
• Charles V, the Wise 1364-1380
• Charles VI, the Well-Beloved 1380-1422
• Charles VII, the Victortius 1422-1461
• Louis XI, the Universal Spider 1461-1483
• Charles VIII , the Affable 1483-1498
• Louis XII, the Father of His People 1498-1515
• François I -- 1515-1547
• Henri II -- 1547-1559
• François II -- 1559-1560
• Catherine de Medici (Regent) -- 1560-1563
• Charles IXCharles IX ( June 27, 1550 May 30, 1574) was born Charles-Maximilien the son of King Henri II of France and Catherine de Medici. King Charles IX Born in the royal chateau at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, he was crowned King of France in 1561 in the cathedral at -- 1560-1574
• Henri III -- 1574-1589

The Bourbon DynastyThe House of Bourbon dates from at least the beginning of the 13th century, when the estate of Bourbon was ruled by a Lord, vassal of France. With the course of time, the House of Bourbon would become one of the most powerful ruling families of Europe, wi followed.

2 See also

• List of French monarchsKings ruled in France from the Middle Ages to 1848. The following list of French monarchs is one of several Wikipedia lists of incumbents. Most medieval historians would argue that the existence of France proper did not begin until the advent of the Capet
• Kings of France family tree
• France under the ancien regime