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List of French monarchs

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The actual beginnings of the French monarchy are debatable. For example, Charlemagne is generally considered a French ruler, but is also considered to be German. France as we know it today saw its modern beginnings no earlier than the reign of Charles the Bald, but that date is itself arguable, as Charles' kingdom was only a portion of a greater Francia, which included large parts of what are now Germany and Italy. Most historians would begin the existence of France proper with the Capetian Dynasty, although for numbering purposes, the later Carolingian kings are generally included.

Capetian Dynasty (987 to 1328).

Valois Dynasty (1328-1589

Main Branch (1328-1498)

Valois-Orleans Branch (1498-1515)

Valois-Angouleme Branch (1515-1589)

Bourbon Dynasty (1589-1792)

First Republic (1792-1804)

Convention (1792-1795)

Directory (1795-1799)

Consulate (1799-1804)

Bonaparte -- First Empire (1804-1814)

Bourbon Dynasty, Restored (1814-1848)

Bourbon-Orleans, The Monarchy of July

Second Republic (1848-1852)

Bonaparte -- Second Empire (1852-1870)

The chronology continues on President of France.

See also: List of incumbents -- History of France

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