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This pair of genealogical charts meticulously illustrates the lineage of the Capetian dynasty, particularly focusing on the Bourbon branch.
The chart on the left depicts the House of Capet, starting with Hugues Capet at the base, the founder of the Capetian dynasty, and branches out to include various descendants, including subsequent generations of Capetian kings. The direct line of the House of Capet came to an end in 1328 with the death of Charles IV, after which the throne passed to the House of Valois. That said, the tree continues to the 19th century showing direct descendants of Hughes Capet.
The chart on the right illustrates the House of Bourbon, a derivative or cadet branch of the House of Capet, starting with the youngest son of Louis IX (Saint Louis). This chart continues the depiction of the extensive lineage of the Bourbon kings of France, including their ascension to the throne in 1589 with Henry IV. The Bourbon line eventually passed royal power to a cadet branch, the House of Orléans, in 1830, always remaining in the hands of agnatic descendants of Hugh Capet, except for the 10-year reign of Emperor Napoleon.
The presence of two charts signifies the extensive and complex genealogy of the Bourbon and Direct Captian branches of the Capetian dynasty, necessitating two charts to adequately represent all the family members and their relationships. Members are illustrated with portraits or heraldic shields, offering a detailed visual reference for French royal genealogy.
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