Death of Charles III the Simple
After Odos death the Carolingian Charles is fully recognised as King of France
Historical events in 898
6 historical records
January 8983 historical events
Succession
Succeeds as King of the Franks
Death of Eudes
Death of Eudes
Reconnaissance toward Italy
A Magyar force conducts reconnaissance toward northern Italy before the larger Italian expedition of the following year.
Election
With the support of the powerful House of Spoleto elected Pontiff in early 898 following the sudden death of Pope Theodore II
Pope
Appointed Pope