Historical events in 855
10 historical records
855, September 28th · Germany · House · House of Carolingian · Lothair I
Death of Lothair I
The Kingdom is divided, Louis II receives Italy & becomes Emperor. The Kingdom is divided, Lothair II claims the North, Lotharingia. The Kingdom is divided, Charles claims Burgundy & Provence. Lothar I dies & his Kingdom is divided between his three sons
855 · England · Government · Government of England · Aethelwulf
Visit to The Court of Charles the Bald
Visits the Court of Charles the Bald. Visits Rome, taking the future King Alfred with him. 1st recorded state visit of an English King to a Continental Court
855 · England · Rome · Government · Government of Wessex · Alfred the Great
Alfred returns to Rome with his father Aethelwulf during a royal pilgrimage
Alfred returns to Rome with his father Aethelwulf during a royal pilgrimage and diplomatic journey.
855 · England · Wessex · House · House of Wessex · Aethelwulf
Marriage
Marries Judith, daughter of Charles the Bald
855 · England · House · House of Wessex · Judith
Marriage
Marries Aethelwulf, daughter of Charles the Bald
855 · France · House · House of Carolingian · Charles II the Bald
Succession
Succeeds as King of the West Franks, beginning of modern France
855 · Germany · House · House of Carolingian · Lothair I
Abdication
Divides his Kingdom amongst his 3 sons & abdicates
855 · Germany · House · House of Carolingian · Louis II
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
855 · Germany · House · House of Carolingian · Louis II
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
855 · Italy · Vatican · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Benedict III
Pope
Appointed Pope