Valois-Orléans

The Valois-Orléans branch of the Capetian Dynasty was a cadet branch that emerged from the Valois family, which ruled France from the 14th to the late 16th centuries. It specifically refers to the descendants of Louis I, Duke of Orléans, a brother of King Charles VI. This branch includes notable figures like Charles, Duke of Orléans, who was a prominent poet and soldier. The Valois-Orléans line played a significant role in French history, contributing to the monarchy and influencing politics, particularly during the tumultuous periods of the Hundred Years’ War and the Renaissance.