<Tr> <Td> Franks </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Merovingians </Td> <Td> 481--751 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Carolingians </Td> <Td> 751--987 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Middle Ages (show) <Table> <Tr> <Td> Direct Capetians </Td> <Td> 987--1328 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Valois </Td> <Td> 1328--1498 </Td> </Tr> </Table> </Td> </Tr>

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