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987
Hugh Capet succedes
Last member of the Carolingian family Louis the Sluggard died. Hugh Capet undistinguished duke from the middle of France succeed him. His family ruled only a small territory but at its heart stood Paris. Capet family ruled until 1328. -
1000
France divided
France was divided into 47 territories. -
Period: 1180 to 1223
Phillip II Reign
King Phillip II established bailiffs to preside over courts and collect taxes. He seized Normandy from King John in 1204 within 2 years had gained other territory. By the end of his reign he tripled the lands under his direct control. -
Period: 1226 to 1270
King Louis IX reign
King Louis IX creates a French appeals court. -
Period: 1285 to 1314
Phillip IV
Phillip IV adds Third Estate to the Estates General. In a quarrel with the pope. The pope refused to allow priest to pay taxes to the King. Phillip disputed the right of the pope to control the church affairs in his kingdom. As in England the French King usually called a meeting of his lords and bishops, when he needed support for his policies. To him wider support against the pope, Phillip IV decided to include to commoners in the meeting. -
1300
Pope Boniface VIII
Pope Boniface VIII attempted to enforce papal authority on Kings as previous popes had. When King Phillip IV of France asserted his authority over French bishops. Boniface responded with an official document. Stated that kings must obey popes. -
1303
Pope held prisioner
Phillip IV had the pope held prisoner rather than listening to him. -
1305
Choosing a new pope
Phillip IV persuaded the College of Cardinals to choose a French archbishop as the new pope. Clement V the newly selected pope moved from Rome to the city of Avignon in France. Popes would live there for the next 69 years. -
1378
Pope Gregory XI Death
Pope Gregory XI died while visiting Rome. -
1429
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc leads the French to victory over the English at Orleans. -
1453
Hundred year war ends
Hundred year war ends with French victory.
