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   Why did the Vikings attack Paris in 885?

   • The island city was recently fortified, but the Frankish kingdom was weak and unable to defend itself properly. Taking advantage of this weakness, the Vikings attacked Paris again with a large fleet on November 25, 885. Duke Odo of Francia, who controlled the city, prepared for the attack by erecting two towers to guard each bridge.

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   When was the Siege of Paris?

   • Learn More Siege of Paris, (November 25, 885–October 886), nearly year-long Viking siege of Paris, at the time the capital of the kingdom of the West Franks, notable as the first occasion on which the Vikings dug themselves in for a long siege rather than conduct a hit-and-run raid or fight a battle.

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   What happened in 882 & 886?

   • The Annals of St. Vaast gives a long account of raids by Vikings in the years 882 to 886, including their siege of Paris in 885-886. 882 – The Northmen in the month of October intrenched themselves at Conde, and horribly devastated the kingdom of Carloman,’ while King Charles with his army took his stand on the Somme at Barleux.

   Viking Raids in France and the Siege of Paris (882 – 886)

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   Why did Rouen surrender to the Vikings in 885?

   • Thus, in 885, the city of Paris was this time prepared to face the attack of the Vikings. The great army of Vikings, possibly around a few thousand men, gathered in Rouen under the command of Siegfried the Sinric. Rouen, still remembering the last Vikings’ raid chose to surrender in order to avoid any harm.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Siege_of_Paris_(885–886)Siege of Paris (885–886) - Wikipedia

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   The siege of Paris of 885–886 was part of a Viking raid on the Seine, in the Kingdom of the West Franks. The siege was the most important event of the reign of Charles the Fat, and a turning point in the fortunes of the Carolingian dynasty and the history of France.

   • Date: 25 November 885-October 886

3. www.britannica.com › event › Siege-of-Paris-885-886Siege of Paris | Viking Siege, 885-886 | Britannica

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   Siege of Paris, (November 25, 885–October 886), nearly year-long Viking siege of Paris, at the time the capital of the kingdom of the West Franks, notable as the first occasion on which the Vikings dug themselves in for a long siege rather than conduct a hit-and-run raid or fight a battle.

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5. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › the-greatThe Great Viking Siege of Paris - Warfare History Network

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   A mighty Viking fleet sailed up the Seine River and laid siege to Paris in 885. The Franks desperately needed good leadership, and two heroic men filled the void. This article appears in: Spring 2020. By Victor Kamenir.

6. www.worldhistory.org › Viking_Raids_on_ParisViking Raids on Paris - World History Encyclopedia

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   Nov 13, 2018 · The Siege of Paris 885-886 CE. The Vikings were back in the region in 851-852 CE under the leadership of Asgeir who looted and plundered at will from a base they established at Rouen. Charles the bald alternately fought or tried to negotiate with the raiders but with little success.

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7. www.warhistoryonline.com › medieval › vikings-siegesThe Viking Sieges of Paris | War History Online

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   May 13, 2016 · Learn about the two Viking raids on Paris in 845 and 885-886, led by Reginheri, Siegfried and Rolf the Ganger. Discover how the Franks defended their city with towers, bridges and boiling oil.

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9. deremilitari.org › 2013 › 07Viking Raids in France and the Siege of Paris (882 – 886)

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   by DRM_peter Posted on July 4, 2013. The Annals of St. Vaast gives a long account of raids by Vikings in the years 882 to 886, including their siege of Paris in 885-886. 882 – The Northmen in the month of October intrenched themselves at Conde, and horribly devastated the kingdom of Carloman,’ while King Charles with his army took his stand ...

10. schoolshistory.org.uk › topics › primary-historyViking Siege of Paris: Contemporary account | Schoolshistory ...

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    Read an extract from Abbo's work about the Viking siege of Paris in 885-886 AD, when the French king Odo defended the city against the Northmen. Learn about the events, the characters, and the sources of this historical episode.