Reign of Hugh Capet (987–996)

1. Hugh Capet is elected king

   May 1, 987Labels: Hugh Capet, French nobility, Church assembly

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2. Louis V dies, creating a succession crisis

   May 22, 987Labels: Louis V, Carolingian dynasty

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3. Coronation at Noyon confirms Hugh’s rule

   Jul 5, 987Labels: Coronation at, Adalbero of

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4. Robert is crowned co-king to secure succession

   Dec 25, 987Labels: Robert II, Associate king

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5. Charles of Lorraine seizes Laon

   Jan 1, 988Labels: Charles of, Laon

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6. Adalbero of Reims dies, weakening Hugh’s support

   Jan 1, 989Labels: Adalbero of

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7. Arnulf becomes archbishop amid political pressure

   Mar 1, 989Labels: Arnulf of, Archbishopric of

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8. Charles of Lorraine is captured and imprisoned

   Jan 1, 991Labels: Charles of

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9. Council of Reims deposes Arnulf; Gerbert installed

   Jun 1, 991Labels: Council of, Gerbert of

   • Council Reims
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10. Conspiracy seeks to hand Hugh and Robert to Otto III

    Jan 1, 993Labels: Odo I, Emperor Otto

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11. Papal intervention begins reversing the Reims decision

    Jun 2, 995Labels: Pope John, Papal legate

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12. Hugh Capet dies; Robert II succeeds smoothly

    Oct 14, 996Labels: Hugh Capet, Robert II

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