Definitions for Capetian

Capetian Ca·pe·tian

Spelling: [kuh-pee-shuh n]
IPA: /kəˈpi ʃən/

Capetian is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 284 anagrams from letters in Capetian (aaceinpt).

Definitions for Capetian

noun

  1. a member of this dynasty.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814).

Origin of Capetian

1830-40; Hugh Capet + -ian, modeled on French capétien

Examples for Capetian

Among all the families of the king's secretaries, no person will be found to dispute the throne with this Capetian princess.

The Capetian domain was, for the first time, the chief among the great feudal states of France, both in wealth and extent.

The kingdom of France is usually dated from the accession of the first of the Capetian kings, late in the tenth century, 987.

Not to be confounded with the Royal Provost, a king's officer, who in 1160 replaced the Capetian viscounts.

He is little less than the second founder of the Capetian dynasty.

Charles turned so that his big Capetian nose was outlined against the iron-gray sky.

Aix was the capital in Provence of the art-loving Anjou princes of the Capetian line.

The Capetian monarchy was saved on its eastern front at Bouvines, in that same territory.

Then, at the end of the tenth century, began the feudal monarchy under the Capetian dynasty.

The Carolingian dynasty reigned in France from 751 to 987, when it was ousted by the Capetian dynasty.

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