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May 4, 2024 · The medieval Kingdom of France emerged from the western part of Charlemagne's Carolingian Empire, known as West Francia, and achieved increasing prominence under the rule of the House of Capet, founded in 987.
1 day ago · Middle Francia saw several more divisions over subsequent generations. Carolingians would rule with some interruptions in East Francia (later the Kingdom of Germany) until 911, and in West Francia (which would become France) until 987.
- 9 October 768 – 28 January 814
- Bertrada of Laon
2 days ago · France or République Française. Head Of Government: Prime minister: Gabriel Attal. Capital: Paris. Population: (2024 est.) 66,147,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 0.932 euro. Head Of State: President: Emmanuel Macron. Recent News. May 9, 2024, 3:48 PM ET (AP)
Apr 19, 2024 · The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) signalled another change. At the war's conclusion, the Peace Treaty of Westphalia was drawn up, and the Alsace-Lorraine region was officially awarded to France because its army had seized most of the territory in battle.
Apr 15, 2024 · Robert the Strong (French: Robert le Fort; c. 830 – 866) is notable for being the progenitor of the Robertian family and the father of Odo and Robert I, both of whom became kings of West Francia. As the great-grandfather of Hugh Capet, Robert is a key ancestor of all Capetian monarchs.
Apr 19, 2024 · It was introduced in the West during the 4th century and was developed in Gaul, mainly in the west (St. Martin of Tours) and southeast (St. Honoratus and St. John Cassian). In the 6th century the number of monasteries throughout Gaul increased, as did the number of rules regulating them.
4 days ago · According to Bradbury, Carolingian kingship came to an end in West Francia for three major reasons (p. 45): first, the last Carolingian kings made an enemy out of their most powerful vassal, the Robertian Hugh Capet; second, they lost the support of the Ottonian rulers of East Francia, their greatest external ally; and third, they opposed the ...
