France

A politically fragmented and geographically diverse country roughly occupying the ancient region of Gaul. France's monarchy is fairly weak; inherited lordships, counties and dukedoms are the dominant political unit. However, King Philip II seems intent on changing this, starting with the Angevin Empire ruled by King Richard Plantagenet, which controls roughly half of French territory.

History

Capetian Kings of France

1. 987–996, Hugh Capet (Hugues Capet), Count of Paris, crowned King of the Franks
2. 996–1031, Robert II, the Pious (Robert II le Pieux)
3. 1031–1060, Henry I (Henri Ier)
4. 1060–1108, Philip I (Philippe Ier)
5. 1108–1137, Louis VI, the Fat (Louis VI le Gros)
6. 1137–1180, Louis VII, the Young (Louis VII le Jeune)
7. 1180–, Philip II Augustus, the God-Given ((Philippe II Auguste Dieudonné)

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Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Capital

Paris

Demonym

French

Leader

Philip II Augustus

Leader Title

King

Head of Government

Philip II Augustus

Official State Religion

Latin Church

Subsidiary Organizations

• Aquitaine

Location

France

Official Languages

• French
• Latin

Related Historical Events

• 1189 AD
  Siege of Acre