List of French monarchs

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the period of monarchical rule?843 CE - 1870 CE (with significant interruptions and shifts in governance)
2. What is the traditional inaugural ruler?Clovis I (King of the Franks, r. 507-511 CE)
3. Who was the first king of France?Clovis I is often called the first king of the Franks, but the real start of France as a kingdom is seen with West Francia in 843 CE.
4. When did the French monarchy end?The monarchy ended in 1870, when the Second Empire was overthrown.

Ancien Régime: The political and social system in France before the Revolution of 1789.
Divine Right of Kings: The belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God.
Hereditary Succession: The passing of titles and power from one generation to the next within a family.
Feudalism: A social system where land was exchanged for military service and loyalty.