Louis I

Louis I, later known as Louis the Pious, was born to Emperor Charlemagne and his wife Hildegard in the Carolingian Empire.

At the age of six, Louis was designated as King of Aquitaine by his father, Charlemagne, and given a substantial kingdom to rule.

Louis was crowned co-emperor by his father Charlemagne in Aachen, solidifying his position as the heir to the Carolingian Empire.

Upon the death of Charlemagne, Louis I becomes the sole Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, inheriting a vast and complex realm.

Louis issues the Ordinatio Imperii, a decree that outlines the succession of the Carolingian Empire among his sons, aiming to prevent future conflicts.

Louis publicly repents for his sins and swears to uphold justice and the Church, in a significant act of penance at the Council of Reims.

Louis marries Ermengarde of Tours, forming a political alliance and strengthening his ties within the Carolingian nobility.

Louis faces the first rebellion by his sons, Lothair, Pepin, and Louis the German, challenging his authority and the Ordinatio Imperii.

Louis is briefly deposed by his sons but is restored to power with the help of his loyal supporters and the Church.

Louis suffers a significant defeat at the hands of his sons at the Field of Lies, leading to his temporary abdication and imprisonment.

Louis is restored to the throne once again, regaining control over the empire with the support of loyalists and the Church.

Louis's wife, Ermengarde of Tours, dies, leaving him a widower and affecting his political and personal life significantly.

Louis marries Judith of Bavaria, a union that further complicates the succession and leads to more conflicts with his sons.

Louis I, known as Louis the Pious, dies at the age of 40, leaving behind a divided and unstable Carolingian Empire.