Valois Dynasty

The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328-1589 C.E. They were descendants of Charles of Valois, the third son of King Philip III of France.

• Philippe VI, the Fortunate 1328-1350
• Jean II, the Good 1350-1364
• Charles V, the Wise 1364-1380
• Charles VI, the Well-Beloved 1380-1422
• Charles VII, the Victortius 1422-1461
• Louis XI 1461-1483
• Charles VIII , the Affable 1483-1498
• Louis XII, the Father of His People 1498-1515
• François I -- 1515-1547
• Henri II -- 1547-1559
• François II -- 1559-1560
• Catherine de Medici (Regent) -- 1560-1563
• Charles IX -- 1560-1574
• Henri III -- 1574-1589

The Bourbon Dynasty followed.

See also: Kings of France family tree

Valois is also the name of a cafeteria in Hyde Park, Chicago, which has been open since 1921.