hugh capet was whos ruler

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Hugh Capet was a French nobleman who became the first King of the Franks from the Capetian dynasty. He ruled from 987 until his death in 996. His ascension marked the beginning of a new royal line in France, known as the Capetians, which would rule for many centuries. Hugh Capet's reign is significant as it laid the foundation for the development of the French monarchy and the consolidation of power in the evolving medieval state. He was initially Duke of France and was elected king after the last Carolingian king, Louis V, died without an heir.