Talk:Hugh Capet of France
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As I understand it, Hugh Capet's father Hugh Magnus married Hedwige of Saxony, sister of Emperor Otto. Therefore as a nephew of Emperor Otto he was perhaps in a position to exercise greater influence than Lothair. If your information indicating Hugh Capet married the daughter of Otto is correct, please clarify name of daughter and which of Otto's wives/significant others was the mother.
I also have sources that indicate Hugh Capet and Adelaide of Aquitaine (Poitou)had a daughter, Hedwig. Is she the same as one of the four you have identified? If so, please let me know who.
- Yes, Hugh and Adelaide had a daughter Hedwig who married Rainier IV of Hainault.Cosal 23:30, 14 January 2006 (UTC)
- Hmm, I have problems with this article. It seems to be factual, even though it's sourceless. However, this might not even be considered to be an article for a printed encyclopedia, like World Book. In my opinion, it's more in the style of a CIA factbook than of a narrative. It's not a bad article at all! There are just a couple of points I think should be brought up:
- 1. Hugh Capet was crowned because the nobles thought him to be too feeble-minded to rule (thus enabling them to take true control.)
- 2. In reality, this guy was one politic bloke. He ruled by a giant beaurocracy. This can be seen in contrast to medieval England's Henry II, who developed common law a century or so later.
- I don't have sources on my person, but I believe that that's what I read. (from a student, no one especially authoritive, but I have my sources!)207.241.244.1 17:31, 12 January 2006 (UTC)
So he's basically France's version of King Rudolf I of Germany...heh. Anywya, shouldn't the title be "Hugh I of France", in accordance to naming policy? -Alex 12.220.157.93 05:55, 31 January 2006 (UTC).
I'm quite interested to know how it happened that Hugh Magnus was said to be the most powerful man of his time in "France" but his son, as stated in this article as in other sources, had such a limited range of power. Can anybody explain that? Kokosnuss 08:43, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
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This page makes no mention of daughter Adele, however page on 'Robert II of France' references daughter 'Advisa, ... not to be confused with her aunt Adele, who married Count Renaud I of Nevers', Robert II's pages is linked to 'Hugh Capet of France' as father. A page for 'Adele of France' and one for 'Renauld I, Count of Nevers' also link to 'Hugh Capet of France' as father and father-in-law. Can someone clarify relationships?
Andaleen 18:51, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
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Does anyone have references for the image now illustrating the article? It's such a stylistic anachronism, it should be dated and located lest anyone think this is somehow a "portrait" of the real Hugh Capet. RodC 22:34, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
- You're right, the image was completely anachronistic and inaccurate. I removed it. See also Talk:Henry I of France. Hardouin 00:20, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
I have a very old broken album full of cigarette-size cards showing kings of France. Most of these are accompanied by cards with handwritten text (in italian I think). Do you think any of these might be suitable for inclusion in wikipedia pages. If so I will need some advice on how to do this. I am going to try to show you my cards for Hugh Capet in this message. Not sure if this will work though...
Well, after about five attempts I finally understood the process. Unfortunately, I do not know where this album originated from but it has the appearance of being very old indeed and therefore I would think that any copyright has expired. That is not conclusive I know. So, if it is not acceptable I will understand. I should just add that these are not cigarette cards although of that size. They have no printing on the reverse, and although I have reproduced in grey tone, the originals are sepia.
