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Charles III (839 – 13 January 888), also known as Charles the Fat, was the emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 881 to 887. A member of the Carolingian dynasty , Charles was the youngest son of Louis the German and Hemma , and a great-grandson of Charlemagne .
- 12 February 881 – 11 November 887
- Emma of Altdorf
Jun 4, 2017 · Charles the Fat; in French, Charles Le Gros; in German, Karl Der Dicke. Charles III was known for: Being the last of the Carolingian line of emperors. Charles acquired most of his lands through a series of unexpected and unfortunate deaths, then proved unable to secure the empire against Viking invasion and was deposed.
- Melissa Snell
Feb 21, 2024 · Charles The Fat. French: Charles Le Gros. German: Karl Der Dicke. Born: 839, Bavaria? Died: Jan. 13, 888, Neidingen (aged 49) Title / Office: emperor (881-887), Holy Roman Empire. House / Dynasty: Carolingian dynasty. Notable Family Members: father Louis II. brother Carloman. See all related content →.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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. It also proved for the Franks the strategic importance of Paris at a time when it also was one of the largest cities in West Francia.
- 25 November 885 – October 886
- Frankish victory, Paris successfully defended, Vikings granted passage of the Seine and 700 livres (pounds) of silver, Vikings raids continued into Burgundy
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Charles III (839 – 13 January 888), also known as Charles the Fat, was the emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 881 to 887. A member of the Carolingian dynasty, Charles was the youngest son of Louis the German and Hemma, and a great-grandson of Charlemagne.
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Charles the Fat. Charles III, also called Charles the Fat, was an emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 881 to 888. He was the third son of Louis the German and his wife, Hemma. He is remembered for being the last Carolingian emperor of legitimate birth as well as the last to rule over all the territories of the Franks.
Jan 22, 2018 · Charles the Fat began his rise to power in 876, upon the death of his father, Louis the German. Charles was one of three sons who inherited land after his father’s death. He became king of Alemania (later renamed Swabia), Alsace and Rhaetia, ruling a large swath of land in lower Germany and along the Rhine.