Greatest Pre-1900 European Dynasty?

The Greatest European Dynasty

  • House of Hapsburgs

    Votes: 52 52.5%
  • House of Capet

    Votes: 34 34.3%
  • Other

    Votes: 13 13.1%

  • Total voters
    99
In the long term the Capets, they managed to build a very powerful state in France and their cadets in total (not at the same time) Portugal, Spain, England, Poland, many Italian states, Crusader States and the Latin Empire. Bonus point: They are still alive.

My personal favorite is the Habsburgs.
 
Capetians. They have the second longest unbroken male line next to the Japanese imperial family, not to mention the numerous titles they held.

The Habsburgs were definitely their biggest rival, and managed to consolidate a lot of their territory in a way the Capetians did not. Ultimately they did die out, and didn't have the longevity as the Capetians.

Obviously I personally prefer the Capets, but I begrudgingly accept the Habsburgs accomplishments.

They'll also win this poll regardless due to the number of Austrophiles on the board. ;)
 
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