Lotharingia was a historical region and an early medieval polity that existed during the late Carolingian and early Ottonian, from the middle of the 9th to the middle of the 10th century. It was established in 855 by the Treaty of Prüm as a distinct kingdom within the Carolingian Empire, but abolished already in 869-870 when it was divided by the Treaty of Meerssen. It was territorially reunited in 880 by the Treaty of Ribemont, and reestablished as a kingdom from 895 to 900. Since 903 it was organized as a duchy, which existed up to 959, when it was divided into two distinct duchies: Upper Lotharingia (southern half), and Lower Lotharingia (northern half).
Charles the Bald is crowned king of Lotharingia
Lotharingia was a historical region and an early medieval polity that existed during the late Carolingian and early Ottonian, from the middle of the 9th to the middle of the 10th century.
Historical Significance
Lotharingia was a historical region and an early medieval polity that existed during the late Carolingian and early Ottonian, from the middle of the 9th to the middle of the 10th century.
Events Before
Boudouin Iron Arm & Count of Flanders, elopes with Princess Judith, daughter King Charles of West Francia
Boudouin Iron Arm & Count of Flanders, elopes with Princess Judith, daughter King Charles of West Francia
The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings
The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings
Pope Nicholas I answers the envoys of Boris (Ad consulta vestra)
Pope Nicholas I answers the envoys of Boris (Ad consulta vestra)
Adrian II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Nicholas I (Latin: Nicolaus I; c. 800 – 13 November 867), called Nicholas the Great, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 858 until his death on 13 November 867.
"The Diamond Sutra", the world's oldest surviving and dated printed book is printed in Chinese and made into a scroll
"The Diamond Sutra", the world's oldest surviving and dated printed book is printed in Chinese and made into a scroll
Events After
8th Ecumenical council ends in Constantinople
An ecumenical council, also called general council, is a meeting of bishops and other church authorities to consider and rule on questions of Christian doctrine, administration, discipline, and other...
Skirmish at Englefield: Ethelred of Wessex beats a section of the Viking Great Heathen Army, camped at Reading
Skirmish at Englefield: Ethelred of Wessex beats a section of the Viking Great Heathen Army, camped at Reading
Battle at Reading: Ethelred I of Wessex defeated by Danish invasion army
Æthelred I (alt. Aethelred, Ethelred; Old English: Æthel-ræd, lit. 'noble counsel'; 845/848 – 871) was King of Wessex from 865 until his death in 871.
Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex
Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex
Battle at Marton: Æthelred I of Wessex beats a Danish invasion army
Battle at Marton: Æthelred I of Wessex beats a Danish invasion army
More from the 860s
Boudouin Iron Arm & Count of Flanders, elopes with Princess Judith, daughter King Charles of West Francia
Boudouin Iron Arm & Count of Flanders, elopes with Princess Judith, daughter King Charles of West Francia
"The Diamond Sutra", the world's oldest surviving and dated printed book is printed in Chinese and made into a scroll
"The Diamond Sutra", the world's oldest surviving and dated printed book is printed in Chinese and made into a scroll
Rus Vikings attack Constantinople
The siege of Constantinople in 860 was the only major military expedition of the Rus' recorded in Byzantine and western European sources.
The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings
The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 9, 869?
- Lotharingia was a historical region and an early medieval polity that existed during the late Carolingian and early Ottonian, from the middle of the 9th to the middle of the 10th century. It was established in 855 by the Treaty of Prüm as a distinct kingdom within the Carolingian Empire, but abolished already in 869-870 when it was divided by the Treaty of Meerssen. It was territorially reunited in 880 by the Treaty of Ribemont, and reestablished as a kingdom from 895 to 900.
- Why is Charles the Bald is crowned king of Lotharingia significant?
- Lotharingia was a historical region and an early medieval polity that existed during the late Carolingian and early Ottonian, from the middle of the 9th to the middle of the 10th century.