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Charles the Bald

Charles the Bald , Holy Roman Emperor and King of West Francia , was the youngest son of the Emperor Louis the Pious by his second wife Judith.-Struggle against his brothers:He was born on 13 June 823 in Frankfurt, when his elder...

Timeline of Events

841

6.25.841

In the Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeat the armies of Lothair I of Italy and Pepin II of Aquitaine.

842

2.14.842

Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German languages.

845

11.22.845

The first King of all Brittany, Nominoe defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon.

851

8.22.851

Erispoe defeats Charles the Bald near the Breton town of Jengland.

864

7.25.864

The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings.