Southern France

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In April 879, Louis the Stammerer, Emperor of West Francia, died. The Empire was divided between his sons Louis III and Carloman II with the Treaty of Ribemont (880).

Establishment

Chronology

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1. Frankish Partitions

The Frankish Kingdom was partitioned and reuinited several times as the Frankish rulers used to divide their territories equally among their heirs. This lead also to a number of wars and revolts.

1.1.Partition of West Francia

After the death of West Frankish Emperor Louis the Stammerer In March 880 at Amiens, the Kingdom was divided among his two sons.

1.2.West Francia reunited

Louis III died on 5 August 882, aged around 17, at Saint-Denis in the centre of his realm. Since he had no children, his brother Carloman II became the sole king of West Francia.

Disestablishment