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As far as I understand the breakup of the Frankish Empire, West Francia developed into France and East Francia into the Holy Roman Empire. What happened to Middle Francia? Why did it not stay around as a later state?
Middle Francia (Latin: Francia media) was a short-lived Frankish kingdom which was created in 843 by the Treaty of Verdun after an intermittent civil war between the grandsons of Charlemagne resulted in division of the united empire. Middle Francia was allocated to emperor Lothair I, the eldest son and successor of emperor Louis the Pious.
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Middle Francia suffered from difficult and non defensible boundaries, difficult and fragmented communications routes, and different cultures. It is quite remarkable that so much of it remained for so long, and so much remains today. Still existing remnants are Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino.
Nov 13, 2018 · Throughout the 9th century CE, Viking raids on the region of Francia (roughly modern-day France) increased in frequency, destabilizing the region, and terrorizing the populace. The raids seem to have...
- Joshua J. Mark
Aug 3, 2023 · Middle Francia, encompassing much of today's Low Countries, was given to Lothair, while Charles the Bald would rule West Francia, comprising roughly the borders of modern-day France. The peace came just in time, as Viking raids were progressively extending further down the river systems of the Frankish realms.
Middle Francia ( Latin: Francia media) was a short-lived Frankish kingdom which was created in 843 by the Treaty of Verdun after an intermittent civil war between the grandsons of Charlemagne resulted in division of the united empire.
Background. Middle Francia (Latin: Francia media) was an ephemeral (843–855) Frankish kingdom.It was created after an intermittent civil war by the Treaty of Verdun in 843, given to Lothair I, the eldest son and successor of Louis the Pious. Lothair received Middle Francia and because of his seniority he was also given the Imperial title.
