Valois - Definition and Overview

The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328-1589. They were descendants of Charles of Valois, the third son of King Philip III and based their claim to be ahead of Edward III of England on a reintroduction of the Salic law.

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 IX -- 1560-1574
• Henri III -- 1574-1589

List of Valois Dukes of Burgundy

• Philip II, the Bold (1364–1404)
• John, the Fearless (1404–1419)
• Philip III, the Good (1419–1467)
• Charles, the Bold (1467–1477)
• Mary of Burgundy (1477–1482)

Salic Law meant that with the extinction of the Valois line, the Bourbon Dynasty followed as descendents of [[Louis IX of France|Louis IX]].

Links

• www.valois.org - The Royal House Of Valois

See also

• List of French monarchs
• Kings of France family tree
• France under the ancien regime