Quick Facts
Carolingian Emperor whose realm became the Middle Kingdom between France and Germany, giving his name to Lotharingia (Lorraine).
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Life Journey
Born as eldest son of Emperor Louis the Pious.
Made co-emperor by his father.
Married Ermengarde of Tours.
Briefly deposed his father with brothers' help.
Became sole emperor upon father's death.
Divided Carolingian Empire with brothers; received Middle Francia.
Governed territories from North Sea to Italy.
Became major patron of monasteries.
Intervened in papal politics and Italian affairs.
Began planning division of realm among his sons.
Implemented administrative reforms in his territories.
Abdicated and became a monk.
Died as a monk, six days after taking vows.
His realm divided among three sons.
His middle kingdom eventually absorbed by brothers' lines.