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Key Monarchs of France: Establishing a Centralized Government

This chapter explores significant French monarchs, including Hugh Capet, Louis VI, Philip Augustus, Louis IX, and Philip IV, who played pivotal roles in the formation of a centralized French government. Hugh Capet established the Capetian dynasty, while Louis VI emphasized loyalty in his rule. Philip Augustus expanded the kingdom and centralized the government in Paris. Louis IX promoted peace and justice, earning sainthood posthumously. Philip IV established the Estates-General, connecting nobility, clergy, and townspeople, marking a significant step in the evolution of the French state.

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Key Monarchs of France: Establishing a Centralized Government

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  1. Chapter 27Section1 France By Elizabeth G., Jessie G., Carla A., Hailey A., Patrick M., Kevin M., Cameron P.

  2. Government • Notable Kings: Hugh Capet, Louis VI(Louis the Fat), Philip Augustus, Louis IX, and Philip IV • Hugh Capet: Chosen as a French noble, established Capetian monarchy • Louis VI: He placed loyal people of lower birth in disloyal’s place, and strengthened monarchy. • Philip Augustus: Increased the size of kingdom and made Paris center of government. He fought in the Crusades. • Louis IX: He brought peace to France, and united the people. He set up a royal court for disputesin order to stop the nobles who fought. • Philip IV: He gained back English invaded territory, and taxed the kingdom. He even taxed the clergy, and set up the Estates-General. Philip gave France a national government. • Social Class: • King and Noble • Merchant and Clergyman • Peasant

  3. Politics • Philip formed the Estates-General, which was an assembly of nobles, clergy and townspeople. • The Estates-General helped him to run the country and taxed the clergy and made sure that the taxes that were collected were collected regularly. • This marked the beginning of national government in France. • When Philip 4 died, France was untied under one ruler with the Estates-General.

  4. Religion • King Louis IX, who was known for his honesty and just dealings, of France was made a saint of the Roman Catholic Church after his death. • French were Roman Catholic Louis expressed his support of the church in this painting that he painted of the king feeding the Pope.

  5. Economy and Trade • Most nobles made their own money • Louis IX made it illegal to use coins made anywhere else but the royal mint • Trade led to changes in western Europe • Some changes were political

  6. Technology And Warfare • Phillip II won back French land from England • Phillip II had royal agents to watch nobles to make sure they didn’t gain too much power • Phillip IV seized English fortresses in France • Went to war with Flemish because they didn’t let France control their cloth trade

  7. Organizer of Hugh Capet’s Monarchy (987-996AD) Hugh Capet Though he was king of France, Capet’s boundaries to rule were very minimal, due to feudalism.

  8. Organizer of Louis VI’s Monarchy (1108-1137AD) Louis VI Another of Louis VI’s accomplish -ments was replacing disloyal nobles with lower birth men who are loyal. Which is almost identical to Justinian’s legacy of hiring people based on their ability; not social class. Charter- an official document stating permission from a king for people to govern their own affairs.

  9. Organizer of Philip II’s Monarchy (1179-1223AD) Philip II Isabella of Hainault- Philip’s first wife whom he married for land.

  10. Organizer of Louis IX’s Monarchy (1226-1270AD) Louis IX The French Royal coin that Louis IX required everyone to use.

  11. Organizer of Philip IV’s Monarchy (1285-1314AD) Philip IV Estates-General- an assembly of nobles, clergy, and townspeople. A typical Estates-General meeting

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