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Charles the Bald (French: Charles le Chauve; 13 June 823 – 6 October 877), also known as Charles II, was a 9th-century king of West Francia (843–877), King of Italy (875–877) and emperor of the Carolingian Empire (875–877).
- 875 – 6 October 877
- Louis the Pious
Feb 21, 2024 · Charles the Bald. French: Charles le Chauve. German: Karl der Kahle. Born: June 13, 823. Died: Oct. 6, 877, Brides-les-Bain, France (aged 54) Title / Office: emperor (875-877), Holy Roman Empire. king (843-877), Francia Occidentalis. Notable Family Members: father Louis I. son Louis II. Role In: Treaty of Verdun. See all related content →.
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Charles the Bald (in French Charles le Chauve; in German Karl der Kahle ) Charles II was known for: Being the king of the West Frankish kingdom and, later, Western Emperor. He was the grandson of Charlemagne and youngest son of Louis the Pious . Occupations: King & Emperor. Places of Residence and Influence: Europe. France. Important Dates:
Apr 25, 2017 · Charles the Bald - World Leaders in History. The grandson of Charlemagne, Charles was the youngest of four sons and thus faced major difficulties during the split of the Carolingian Empire.
Charles the Bald. Charles the Bald, or Charles II, ruled as the King of West Francia from 843 to 877 and as the King of Italy and the Emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 875 to 877. His reign witnessed a series of civil wars, which began during his father Louis the Pious’s reign.
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Charles may have been called the bald in his lifetime, as the adoption of the epithet by his grandson would suggest, yet the nickname's earliest recorded use can only be certainly dated to the late tenth century.
primary name: Charles the Bald other name: (King of) France other name: (King) Charles II