The death of Charles IV of France in 1328 ended the Capet line of monarchs and opened up claims to the French throne by
A)the Germans.
B)the papacy.
C)the English.
D)the Turks.

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The end of the Capet line of monarchs allowed for multiple claims to the French throne including one by Edward III of England, who believed he had a legitimate claim through his mother, Isabella, who was the sister of the recently deceased Charles IV. This would ultimately lead to the start of the Hundred Years' War. The Germans, papacy, and Turks did not have any legitimate claims to the French throne at this time.

The Death of Charles IV of France in 1328 Ended