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Philippe I ruled for 21 years, which was a period of awakening for France. The nobles showed signs of discontency, which Philippe tried to compensate by giving titles away, and exploiting the Duchies of Aquitane, Poitou, Gascogne, Berry and Auvergne to different dynasties like the Bourgogne or Anjou family. Philippe's economical path caused increasment for a time, but economic depression in the long term. He had two sons, Philippe and Hugues, from whom Philippe died at the age of three, in 1072
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As son of Philippe I, he was a most controversial person. As king, he was known for being a tyrannical, arbitrary and greedy ruler. His actions caused a massive uprising in 1092 (which ended in status quo) and between 1106 and 1107, when he was deposed by Simon, brother of the duke of Burgundy. Hugues later was seen as a good ruler deposed by tyrannical nobles, thanks to Jean de Montbar and Charles Lauedac. Hugues also wrote some poems which was gathered in the Book of Doom (c. 1480-1510.)
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Simon was the brother of Henry I of Burgundy. After the nobles officially deposed Hugues II, Simon was elected on Christmas. Simon tried to increase his family's influence and revert the economical depression caused by Philippe I. Simon also created the noble council, which had good opinion between the nobility, although later turned against him. In 1114, Count Geoffrey Poitou along with nobles rebelled against him. They fought a battle at Belliéme, where Simon died along with his son, Robert
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Geoffrey is son of Hugues, Count of Poitou. He incresed his influence in France, especially thanks to Simon I's 'noble council'. In 1114, he led a revolt against Simon, and defeated him. After Simon died, he was crowned king six years later, in Orléans. He tried to ease the tensions with the nobles, recovered the devastated economy and astrengthened the army. But, after his son's, Geoffrey's death (1122.), his position weakened, which ended up in his murder in the summer of 1123.
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After the death of Geoffrey I, the nobility was divided, some wanted to restore the Capetian Count Hugues of Sens, some wanted to crown Duke Robert of Burgundy as king. Eventually, Robert was crowned, who decided to attack Barcelona (1124-26.) and Brittany (1128.), both fruitfully. He gained the county of Rossello and the Duchy of Brittany (which he lost in 1130). He nominated his son, Simon as his heir, who inherited France after Robert's death in 1131 at the age of 71.
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After Robert III died, his son, Simon was crowned king in many doubts. His illnesses became more frequent since 1129, which caused the nobles to doubt in his ability for the crown. His rule was the start of another period of weakness and instability. He died in consumption in April 1133, somewhere between 12th and 23rd.
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After Simon II died of illness, Philippe, count of Anjou and Poitou, son of Geoffrey I was elected king of France. Philippe started to create stability in the kingdom, despite the increasing infuence of the Blois and Auvergne dynasties. His rule was an era of financial recovery and he also became very keen on making agreements with countries like Britanny, England, Navarre, Aragon and the HRE. He had only one son, Hugues, who inherited the throne from him after his death in October 1149.
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Under Hugues III, Duke Louis d'Auvergne became one of the most influential nobles. So, he declared himself king, using Count Jean's absence to usurp the throne in November. But, as Count Jean returned, he quickly earned the nobility's support and forced Louis to abdicate. Louis ruled for another eight ears as Duke of Auvergne, and died of consumption.