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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 936. This year saw 3 significant events.

10th Century930s

936 Timeline

  1. Duke Alberik II of Spoleto appoints his son Pope Leo VII

    Duke Alberik II of Spoleto appoints his son Pope Leo VII

  2. Louis IV [Louis of Overseas], crowned King of France

    Louis IV (920/921 – 10 September 954), called d'Outremer or Transmarinus ("From overseas"), reigned as King of West Francia from 936 to 954.

  3. Otto I the Great crowned King of Germany (East Francia)

    East Francia (Latin: Francia orientalis) or the Kingdom of the East Franks (Regnum Francorum orientalium) was a successor state of the Carolingian Empire ruled by the Carolingian dynasty until 911.

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What happened in 936?
In 936, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Duke Alberik II of Spoleto appoints his son Pope Leo VII, Louis IV [Louis of Overseas], crowned King of France, Otto I the Great crowned King of Germany (East Francia).

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