King of West Francia from 843 to 877 and Carolingian Emperor from 875 to 877. Charles the Bald was born on 13 June 823 CE in what is now Germany. Charles the Bald is remembered as a monarch and writer, a citizen of West Francia. Positions held included King of West Francia and Holy Roman Emperor.
Before and after
- from 819 CE to 999 CESamanid dynasty
- c. 820sAl-Khwarizmi writes the book that gives algebra its name
- from 821 CE to 873 CETahirid dynasty
- 823 CEOrigins of Shingon Buddhism
- 13 June 823 CEBirth of Charles the Bald
- 828 CEConstruction of St Mark's Basilica
- c. 830sThe House of Wisdom flourishes in Baghdad
- from 833 CE to 907 CEGreat Moravia
- 834 CEOrigins of Sarkel
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- 15 June 1215Magna Carta
- from 24 May 1337 to 9 October 1453Hundred Years' War
- 2 January 1492The fall of Granada ends Muslim rule in Spain
The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 9th century.