The Monarchs of Grandelumiere were descendants of Lord Charles Lowell (Lowell-Burgundy after his ascention to Burgundy) who became the first king of Grandelumiere. The Kingdom of Grandelumiere evolved over time and expanded, becoming the Empire of the modern time.
Sovereign(s) | Birth | Reign | Relation to predecessor | Notes |
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Charles I | 1326 | 1361-1378 | None (nation founded) | Founded the Kingdom of Grandelumiere following the death of the Duke of Burgundy. |
Louis I | 1347 | 1378-1391 | Son of the above | |
Marie I & Louis II | 1371 & 1368 | 1391-1434 | Marie I was daughter of Louis I | |
Charles II | 1388 | 1434-1441 | Son of the above | Reformed the Kingdom into the Empire of Grandelumiere following the acquisition of several territories. |
Marie II & Louis III | 1401 & 1400 | 1441-1465 | Daughter of the above | |
Elisabeth & Charles III | 1412 & 1410 | 1465-1468 | Sister of Marie II | Paris is conquered in her reign, and oldest age at ascension, being 53. |
Philippe I | 1419 | 1468-1476 | 1st cousin of the above | France is defeated in several battles. Papal support encourages the Holy Roman Empire to assist. |
Louis IV | 1455 | 1476-1493 | Grandson of the above | |
Louis V | 1471 | 1493-1499 | Son of the above | France is conquered and acquired into the Imperial domain. He was assassinated by his daughter. |
Marie III & Francois | 1485 & 1484 | 1499-1512 | Daughter of the above | Her Reign marks the beginning of the Century of Death, a period of extreme political instability and family infighting. |
Henri | 1501 | 1512-1534 | Son of the above | Was murdered by his brother, Charles IV. |
Charles IV | 1503 | 1534-1535 | Brother of the above | Was strangled by guards of his nephew, Louis VI. |
Louis VI | 1519 | 1535-1542 | Nephew of the above | Unlike Marie III, Henri and Charles IV, Louis VI was pro-Protestant and executed Catholic Clergy. |
Marie IV & Philippe II | 1520 & 1517 | 1542-1558 | Sister of the above | Immediately undone the work of her brother, executing thousands of Protestants. |
Marie V | 1549 | 1558-1562 | Daughter of the above | Died aged 13, never ruled personally. Louis VII served as Regent throughout her reign. Was poisoned by Louis VII. |
Louis VII | 1531 | 1562-1593 | 1st cousin once removed of the above | Was also a Roman Catholic Cardinal at the time of his accession. Beheaded by his nephew. |
Louis VIII | 1553 | 1593-1608 | Nephew of the above | His death marks the end of the Century of Death. |
Louis IX | 1569 | 1608-1609 | Son of the above | Shortest ruling sovereign, from November 1608-January 1609. |
Charles V | 1603 | 1609-1645 | Grandson of the above | |
Anne & Charles VI | 1627 & 1626 | 1645-1657 | Daughter of the above | |
Charles VII | 1642 | 1657-1692 | Son of the above | |
Louis X | 1676 | 1692-1695 | Grandson of the above | |
Louis XI | 1691 | 1695-1767 | Son of the above | Youngest monarch ascension being 3 and longest ruling, from August 1695-December 1767. |
Louis XII | 1729 | 1767-1769 | Grandson of the above | First monarch to die at the hands of his own people. |
Louis XIII | 1745 | 1769-1770 | Son of the above | Last sovereign to die at the hands of his own people. |
Charles VIII | 1749 | 1770-1771 | Brother of the above | Catholic Cardinal, poisoned by his uncle. |
Louis XIV | 1730 | 1771-Present | Uncle of the above | Catholic Cardinal. |