Charles the Bald
Also known as Charles II, Carolus Calvus, Carlus Calvus, Charles II The Bald, Charles II, the Bald
King of West Francia from 843 to 877 and Carolingian Emperor from 875 to 877
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Charles the Bald was a 9th-century ruler who governed West Francia (roughly modern-day France) for over 30 years and also held the title of Carolingian Emperor near the end of his reign. He represents an important figure in the transition of Europe after the breakup of Charlemagne's empire, as his kingdom would eventually develop into what became France.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 13 Jun 823
- Died
- 6 Oct 877
- Works
- 5
Top works
- Peintures et Initiales de la Première [et Seconde] Bible de Charles le Chauve; Volume 1
- Peintures et Initiales de la Première [et Seconde] Bible de Charles le Chauve; Volume 2
- Die Briefe Karls des Kahlen
- Liber precationvm
- Liber precationum
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 2
- Total plays
- 3
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Works in European collections
4 objects attributed to Charles the Bald, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Article
Denier of Charles the Bald struck at Paris
Charles the Bald (French: Charles le Chauve; 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) was king of West Francia (843–77), king of Italy (875–77) and emperor of the Carolingian Empire (875–77). 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. He was a grandson of Charlemagne and the youngest son of Louis the Pious by his second wife, Judith.