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Capetian dynasty
Any of the direct descendants of Hugh Capet, who was crowned the first king of France in 987.
The Capetian dynasty has two main branches: the House of Bourbon, which is a direct branch, and the House of Valois, which is a cadet branch (the line of descent is from a younger son or brother). Descendants of the House of Bourbon currently rule in Spain and Luxembourg.
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