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68: Hugh Capet

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Hugh's Throne

Gerbert of arelac waited for hugh with full expectations that the king would make him the new archbishop. Gerbert was quickly disappointed as hugh decided to sideline him in favor of arnolf, the illegitimate son of the former king loter. Hugh hoped that by getting a carolingian on his side, albeit an illegitimate one, he could put an end to charles rebellion. Arnolf swore on the eucharist that he would remain loyal to hugh, then proved it by immediately betraying him and handing over the city to charles. Following the treacherous bishops were the treacherous lords, conrad of burgundy, herbert of troyer and odo

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