The French Dynasty is a term used to refer to two royal dynasties that have ruled France. The first dynasty was the Capetian dynasty, which began in 987 and lasted until 1328. This dynasty was founded by Hugh Capet and was succeeded by the House of Valois. The second dynasty was the BOURBON dynasty, which began in 1589 and lasted until the French Revolution in 1792. This dynasty was founded by Henry IV and was succeeded by the House of Bonaparte.