In 987, the Western Frankish nobility met and elected whom of the following as their king, contributing to the formation of a new dynasty to rule France for centuries?

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In 987, the Western Frankish nobility elected Hugh Capet as their king, marking the beginning of the Capetian dynasty. This dynasty would go on to rule France for several centuries. Louis the Pious was a ruler of the Carolingian dynasty, Conrad of Franconia was a German ruler, Charles of Navarre was not elected as king until the 14th century, and Philip of Valois was a later king of France from the House of Valois.

In 987, the Western Frankish Nobility Met and Elected Whom