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Charles III (17 September 879 – 7 October 929), called the Simple or the Straightforward (from the Latin Carolus Simplex), was the king of West Francia from 898 until 922 and the king of Lotharingia from 911 until 919–923. He was a member of the Carolingian dynasty.
Nov 14, 2018 · Charles the Simple (Charles III of France, l. 879-929 CE, r. 893-923 CE) was king of West Francia (roughly modern-day France) toward the end of the period of Viking raids in the region. His epithet `the simple' refers to his habit of being straightforward and honest, not simple-minded or slow.
- Joshua J. Mark
Charles III (17 September 879 – 7 October 929), called the Simple or the Straightforward (from the Latin Carolus Simplex), was the King of the Franks from 898 until 922 and the King of Lotharingia from 911 until 919–23. He was a member of the Carolingian dynasty.
Jan 25, 2023 · FYI: Charles the Simple (Charles III of France, l. 879-929 CE, r. 893-923 CE) was king of West Francia (roughly modern-day France) toward the end of the period of Viking raids in the region. His epithet the simple' refers to his habit of being straightforward and honest, not simple-minded or slow.Nov 14, 2018.
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Charles the Simple (Charles III of France, l. 879-929 CE, r. 893-923 CE) was king of West Francia (roughly modern-day France) toward the end of the period of Viking raids in the region. His epithet `the simple' refers to his habit of being straightforward and honest, not simple-minded or slow.
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May 23, 2024 · A brief biography of Charles the Simple, a king of France who ruled from 898 to 923. He lost control of the lower Seine to the Vikings and was imprisoned by a rival duke.
Jan 18, 2018 · How did Charles the Simple, the last Carolingian king of West Francia, end up in prison and lose his power? This article explores the events and factors that led to his defeat at Soissons in 923 and his inability to regain his throne.
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