The kings and emperors who ruled France from the beginning of the Middle Ages until 1870. There are different views about the time France was established, so there are different views about the first king.Ethnic origin French Franc of racial Germanic tribes. The first dynasty of French history is Merovingien century lasted from 5 to 751 years. Primary education program in French as Clovis I, King of the Merovingien, is the first French king. In fact, the kings of the dynasty Merovingien just tribal chieftain. Clovis I win the Romans, became King of the Francs, who first ruled as a monarch. After Clovis I died in 511, the kingdom of his sons were divided into the Soissons (Neustrie), Paris, Orléans (Burgundy), and Metz (Austrasie) [1].
Carolingien second dynasty unified the kingdom Franc. Carolingien can watch dynasty was the first king of France right. Large kingdom of Charlemagne legends - that Charles I - again divided by Louis I. In 843, when Lothaire I, son of Louis, in power, the kingdom of the Francs were divided. The eastern part became Germany, the center became the kingdom of Lorraine, later part of the Holy Roman Empire, west into France. In 843, after the treaty of Verdun, Charles II became king of France's first independent ruler [2] [3]. Modern perspective, Charles II is considered the first king of France [4].
During the period 1340-1360 and 1369-1801, the English king claimed the title King of France added (Kings of France). In 1328, Edward III of England who enjoyed the title from him as Charles IV of France, but French law does not allow foreign media to follow them home. Successor of Charles IV of France Philippe VI. However, except for Edward III in about 1360 to 1369, the King of England continued to hold this title until 1801 [5]. Since Henri IV, the French kings of Bourbon family also hold the title King of Navarre. In 1584, when François, Duke of Alencon, brother and heir of Henry III, died. Henri III of Navarre, a descendant of Louis IX, became heir to the throne of France. Henri III of Navarre coronation February 27, 1594, became King Henry IV of France.
Since the first King Charles II to the last emperor Napoleon III, only three family ruled France: Carolingien, Capetien and Bonaparte. In particular, Capetien dynasty ruled the longest and is divided into branches: Valois, Bourbon. Next, the two houses of Valois and Bourbon is also divided into smaller branches: Valois-Orléans, Valois and Bourbon-Orléans-Angoulême. French feudal emperors and only three were under house Bonaparte Napoleon I, Napoleon II and Napoleon III. Napoleon III was the last monarch and also the first president of France.
Hugues Capet ruled France retained until 1792 and continued from 1814 to 1848, but the two branches came to be known commonly as Valois and Bourbon. Hugues II, son of Robert II, and Philippe, the son of Louis VI, were each held the throne with his father. But both are not included in the list by traditionally played only secondary roles.
Branch Chief Valois kings reigned from 1328 to 1498, then to the third branch of Valois kings and Valois-Orléans-Angoulême. From 1422 to 1453, King Henry VI of England is northern France. Charles VII in 1429 to sign star power of Henry VI greatly reduced, but the French king Henry remained in Paris in 1431. However, Henry VI is not considered real King of France
From January 21, 1792 to June 8, 1795, son of Louis XVI, Louis-Charles held the title King of France, became Louis XVII. But in fact, the royal family were detained at the Tour du Temple, the power belongs to the Revolution. After Louis XVII died, his uncle inherited the title, became Louis XVIII. Louis XVIII, but also just really into the French king in 1814.
July Revolution in 1830, Charles X lost power but ceded the throne to his nephew as the Duke of Bordeaux, became Henry V. The prince, the son of Charles X, Louis-Antoine then. Louis-Antoine is also sometimes regarded as king of France Louis XIX, hold the title for 20 minutes in between two major signing of Charles X and Louis-Antoine.
MPs are supportive, Louis-Philippe I held the side of the throne and August 9, 1830, 7 days of Henry V to the throne.
Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte served as President of France from 1848 to 1852, then came to the throne, became Napoleon III. Napoleon III was the last monarch, who is the first president of France.
Franco-Prussian War II broke out last empire, the role ended the reign of Napoleon III. Background Third Republic was established, the French monarchy ended.
