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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
Updated on May 28, 2019. Charles II was also known as: 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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 27, 2014 · Charles the Bald [1] (13 June 823 – 6 October 877), Holy Roman Emperor (875–877, as Charles II) and King of West Francia (840–877, as Charles II, with the borders of his land defined by the Treaty of Verdun, 843), was the youngest son of the Emperor Louis the Pious by his second wife Judith.
- Richilde, Empress
- Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
- June 13, 823
Apr 25, 2017 · 1. Death and Legacy. Following his decisive defeat at Andernach at the hands of his nephew, Charles became sick. His condition deteriorated as he made his journey back to Gaul. His death is recorded to have taken place while crossing the Mont Cenis at Brides-les-Bains, very close to his place of birth, on the 6th of October, 877.
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.
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).
