What Happened This Year 877

Historical Events from This Year 877

Politics & Government

Louis the Stammerer crowned King of West Francia

December 8th, 877 1147 years ago

In Compiègne, Louis the Stammerer, the son of Charles the Bald, was crowned king of the West Frankish Kingdom. The coronation symbolized a continuation of the Carolingian dynasty, emphasizing the importance of royal legitimacy in the face of internal divisions. The ceremony, attended by nobles and clergy, underscored Louis's role as a figurehead meant to unify the fractured kingdom amid growing challenges, including Viking raids and internal power struggles.

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