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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).
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.
May 28, 2019 · 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.
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, 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). After a series of civil wars during the reign of his father, Louis the Pious, Charles succeeded, by the Treaty of Verdun (843), in acquiring the western third of the empire.
Charles the Bald (13 June 823 - 6 October 877) was King Charles II of France (843-877). He was also the Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West Francia (840-877). Marriages, family and children. Charles married Ermentrude, daughter of Odo I, Count of Orléans, in 842. She died in 869.
Abstract. For centuries, historians have followed the lead of their forebears by using standardized names to refer to people and events. The use of 'Charles the Bald' to refer to Charlemagne's grandson has been reinforced via centuries of copying, paraphrasing, and citing historical documents.
