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