Coronation
Charles III the Simple is crowned King of the Franks
Role range: 0893-0922
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Charles III the Simple Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles III the Simple through 13 dated historical records for France.
Charles III the Simple, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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893–922Years on this page
893
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Role range: 0893-0922
898
Death of Charles III the Simple
After Odos death the Carolingian Charles is fully recognised as King of France
Role range: 0893-0922
Succession
Succeeds as King of the Franks
Role range: 0893-0922
911
Battle of Chartres
Charles III the Simples Frankish armies defeat the Vikings
Role range: 0893-0922
Rule of Lorraine
Lorraine accepts the sovereignty of Charles III the Simple
Role range: 0893-0922
Rule of Normandy
Under the Treaty of St Clair-Sur-Epte Normandy is handed over to Rollo
Role range: 0893-0922
Capture of Lorraine
Captures Lorraine after the death of Germany's Louis the Child
Capture of Paris
Captures Lorraine
Duchy of Normandy
The Treaty establishes the Duchy of Normandy & hands it over to Rollo the Viking
Role range: 0893-0922
Treaty of St Clair-Sur-Epte
The Treaty establishes the Duchy of Normandy & hands it over to Rollo the Viking
Role range: 0893-0922
Treaty of St-Clair-Sur-Epte
Concluded with the Viking Rollo who then becomes the 1st Duke of Normandy
Role range: 0893-0922
922
Abdication
Charles is deposed by his barons & replaced with King Odos brother Robert
Role range: 0893-0922
Records, sources and methodology
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