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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).
Jun 9, 2024 · Charles II (born June 13, 823—died Oct. 6, 877, Brides-les-Bain, France) was the king of France (i.e., Francia Occidentalis, the West Frankish kingdom) from 843 to 877 and Western emperor from 875 to 877. (He is reckoned as Charles II both of the Holy Roman Empire and of France.)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, the grandson of Charlemagne and the king of the West Frankish kingdom. Find out how he divided the empire with his brothers, fought against the Vikings and Louis the German, and was crowned emperor by Pope John VIII.
A senior thesis that explores the origin, meaning, and symbolism of the nickname Carolus Calvus (Charles the Bald) given to Charlemagne's grandson. The author argues that the epithet may not have been literal and may have reflected Charles' infertility and the decline of the Carolingian dynasty.
- Margaret Audrey Anderson
- 2020
Apr 25, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of Charles the Bald, the grandson of Charlemagne and the king of West Francia. Find out how he fought for his share of the Carolingian Empire and how he influenced the map of Europe today.
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).
How did the grandson of Charlemagne create the image of the early medieval king as divinely-inspired and sanctioned? Read this article to explore the propaganda and legacy of Charles the Bald.
