Louis III becomes King of West Francia
In medieval historiography, West Francia or the Kingdom of the West Franks constitutes the initial stage of the Kingdom of France and extends from the Treaty of Verdun in 843 to 987, the beginning of...
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Louis III becomes King of West Francia
In medieval historiography, West Francia or the Kingdom of the West Franks constitutes the initial stage of the Kingdom of France and extends from the Treaty of Verdun in 843 to 987, the beginning of...
Pope John VIII gives blessings to duke Branimir and to Croatian people, considered to be international recognition of th
Pope John VIII gives blessings to duke Branimir and to Croatian people, considered to be international recognition of the Croatian state
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- What happened in 879?
- In 879, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Louis III becomes King of West Francia, Pope John VIII gives blessings to duke Branimir and to Croatian people, considered to be international recognition of th.