In 987, the Western Frankish nobility met and elected ____ 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, which led to the formation of the Capetian Dynasty that ruled France for centuries. The other options are not correct because Louis the Pious was a Carolingian king, Hugh of Orleans was a noble but not a king, Charles of Navarre was a later king and not relevant to 987, and Philip of Valois was a later king who came to power after a different dynasty had already ended.

In 987, the Western Frankish Nobility Met and Elected ____