The Capetian dynasty was a prominent ruling family in Europe from the 10th to the 14th centuries. This dynasty saw the rise of several influential French monarchs, including Hugh Capet, Philip IV, and Louis IX. While "Capetian dynasty" is the most commonly used term to refer to this powerful family, other synonyms that are used to describe them include Valois dynasty, House of France, and the Direct Capetians. The Valois dynasty, in particular, refers to the period of time in which the Capetians ruled during the late Middle Ages, and the House of France is a term used to describe the royal family that ruled France until the French Revolution.