| The early Capetians had only one heir, the eldest son, whom they crowned during their lifetime. |
| The last of the direct Capetians were the daughters of Philip IV's three sons, and Philip IV's daughter, Isabella. |
| Thus began the rivalry between the Capetians and the Plantagenets as well as the birth of the Gothic style in France. |
| Examples include Henry the Young King of England and the early Direct Capetians in France. |
| The dynastic question, which arose due to an interruption of the direct male line of the Capetians, was the official pretext. |
| The city first emerged as a significant artistic centre under the early Capetians in the 11th century. |
