Born in 839
Charles the Fat
Holy Roman Emperor in the 9th century
Born
June 13th, 839 1186 years ago
Died
January 13th, 888 1137 years ago — 48 years old
Born in 839, served as Holy Roman Emperor from 875 until deposition in 888. Ruled over a vast territory that included modern-day France and Germany. Faced significant challenges during his reign, including Viking invasions and internal revolts. His failure to effectively defend his empire led to loss of support among nobles. Deposed in 887, leading to fragmentation of the Carolingian Empire. Died in 888.
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