Are there any kings and queens in France?
Lorraine, now part of France, remained an independent Duchy within the Holy Roman Empire until it was annexed by France in 1766….Kings & Queens of France.
| Monarch | Dates of Reign | Spouse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Henri II | 31 March 1547 – 10 July 1559 | Catherine de’ Medici, Duchess of Urbino |
Who were all the kings of France in order?
10 Rulers Of France You Should Know
- Charlemagne (771-800, 800–814)
- Hugh Capet (987–996)
- Louis IX (1226–70)
- Francis I (1515–47)
- Henry IV (1589–1610)
- Louis XIV (1643–1715)
- Louis XVI (1774–92)
- Napoleon I (1804–14, 1815)
How many kings and queens did France have?
Between the period from King Charles the Bald in 843 to King Louis XVI in 1792, France had 45 kings. Adding the 7 emperors and kings after the French Revolution, this comes to a total of 52 monarchs of France.
How many queens of France have there been?
France had a monarchy in some form for over 1,000-years – from the days of the Frankish dynasties to the 19th century. However, there was never a Queen monarch that ruled the country. Here, Melissa Barndon considers why France never had a Queen. Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of France from 1774 to 1792.
Which royal family did the last emperor of France belong to?
Answer: Louis XVI was the last king of France (1774–92) in the line of Bourbon monarchs preceding the French Revolution of 1789.
Who was the first queen of France?
She became dauphine of France in May 1770 at age 14 upon her marriage to Louis-Auguste, heir apparent to the French throne. On 10 May 1774, her husband ascended the throne as Louis XVI and she became queen….
| Marie Antoinette | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Louis XVI of France ( m. 1770; d. 1793) |
Who is the current king of France?
Louis Alphonse de Bourbon
As a pretender to the French throne, he is styled Louis XX and Duke of Anjou. Louis Alphonse considers himself the senior heir of King Hugh Capet of France (r. 987–996)….
| Louis Alphonse de Bourbon | |
|---|---|
| Pretendence | 30 January 1989 – present |
| Predecessor | Alfonso, Duke of Cádiz |
| Heir apparent | Louis, Duke of Burgundy |
Who was the last king and queen of France?
Louis XVI
Louis XVI was the last king of France (1774–92) in the line of Bourbon monarchs preceding the French Revolution of 1789. He was married to Marie Antoinette and was executed for treason by guillotine in 1793.
Is there any French royalty left?
France is a Republic, and there’s no current royal family recognized by the French state. Still, there are thousands of French citizens who have titles and can trace their lineage back to the French Royal Family and nobility.