House of Bourbon
European royal house of French origin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The House of Bourbon is an important royal house of Europe. Kings from the House of Bourbon ruled France from 1589 to 1792 and again from 1815 to 1848. This is a younger branch of the Capetian dynasty. Members of the House of Bourbon also ruled Naples, Sicily, and Parma in the past. Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and King Felipe VI of Spain are both part of the House of Bourbon.
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Parent house | Capetian dynasty |
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Etymology | Bourbon |
Founded | 1272; 752 years ago (1272) |
Founder | Robert, Count of Clermont, the sixth son of King Louis IX of France, married Beatrice of Bourbon |
Current head | Prince Louis, Duke of Anjou |
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