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Who were all the kings of France in order?
10 Rulers Of France You Should Know
- Charlemagne (771-800, 800–814)
- Hugh Capet (987–996)
- Louis IX (1226–70)
- Francis I (1515–47)
- Henry IV (1589–1610)
- Louis XIV (1643–1715)
- Louis XVI (1774–92)
- Napoleon I (1804–14, 1815)
Who were the emperors of France?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon III
Emperor of the French/Past holders
Who ruled France before Louis XIV?
Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. He succeeded his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five.
Did France ever have a queen?
No queen regnant ever ruled France, for example. Only one woman, Maria Theresa, ruled Austria. As noted in the list below of widely-known ruling queens, many reigned in European monarchies.
Who should be king of France now?
As a pretender to the French throne, he is styled Louis XX and Duke of Anjou. Louis Alphonse considers himself the senior heir of King Hugh Capet of France (r….
| Louis Alphonse de Bourbon | |
|---|---|
| Heir apparent | Louis, Duke of Burgundy |
| Born | 25 April 1974 Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse | María Margarita Vargas Santaella ( m. 2004) |
What are French royals called?
During most of its history, France was ruled by kings. Four Carolingian monarchs were also Roman Emperors and the Bonapartes were Emperors of the French. This article lists all rulers to have held the title “King of Franks”, “King of France”, “King of the French” or “Emperor of the French”.
Who is the rightful King of France?
Louis Alphonse de Bourbon
As a pretender to the French throne, he is styled Louis XX and Duke of Anjou. Louis Alphonse considers himself the senior heir of King Hugh Capet of France (r. 987–996)….
| Louis Alphonse de Bourbon | |
|---|---|
| Pretendence | 30 January 1989 – present |
| Predecessor | Alfonso, Duke of Cádiz |
| Heir apparent | Louis, Duke of Burgundy |