Charles II, King of France, 823-877
Also known as Charles the Bald, Charles II was King of West Francia, King of Italy, and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire. A grandson of Charlemagne and product of family disputes, he inherited the western third of the empire. His reign witnessed extensive conflict among relatives and against rebels and foreign invaders. He was able to secure control and retain lands and titles, which he acquired at various times and held until his death in 877. He also notably engaged in diplomacy with Muhammad I (822-886), Emir of Cordoba.
- HMML ID
- 115953735559
- PURL
- LC name
- Charles II, King of France, 823-877
- HMML name
- Charles II, King of France, 823-877
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- Carl, II., Spanien
- Carlos el Hechizado, roi d'Espagne
- Carlos, de Austria
- Carlos, II, el Hechizado
- Carlos, II, King of Spain
- Carlos, II, roi d'Espagne
- Carlos, II., Spanien
- Carlos, Spanje, Koning, II.
- Carolus Calvus, roi des Francs
- Carolus Secundus
Name elements
- Given names
- Charles
Personal information
- Birth date
- 0823
- Death date
- 0877
- Centuries
- 9th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Holy Roman Emperor ● King of Italy ● King of West Francia
Personal relationships
- Family
Preferred citation
"Charles II, King of France, 823-877." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified October 12, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/115953735559
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-10-12
- Last edited
- 2022-10-12