Succession
Louis the Child is crowned King of East Francia at Forchheim following the death of his father, Arnulf of Carinthia.
Historical events in 900
38 historical records
February 9001 historical events
March 9002 historical events
Homage at Thionville
Louis receives homage from Lotharingian magnates at Thionville as his authority expands westward.
Lotharingian Invitation
Lotharingian nobles invite the young Louis into their kingdom during their conflict with his half-brother Zwentibold.
April 9001 historical events
Visit to Aachen
Louis travels to Aachen during the political struggle that brings Lotharingia under his kingship.
June 9001 historical events
Coronation
Crowned at Kingston-on-Thames, Kingston is named after the ancient coronation stone
August 9001 historical events
Reunification of Lotharingia
After Zwentibold is killed, Lotharingia is incorporated under Louis the Child's kingship without a prolonged succession crisis.
Abdication
Forced to abdicate by the eunuchs
Civil Rights
England is divided into shires, with county courts to safeguard civil rights
Constitution of England
England is divided into shires, with county courts to safeguard civil rights
Civil Rights
England is divided into shires, with county courts to safeguard civil rights
County Courts
England is divided into shires, with county courts to safeguard civil rights
Accession Reported to the Pope
Archbishop Hatto reports Louis's accession to the pope, helping present continuity of Carolingian kingship after Arnulf's death.
Authentic Diplomas Survive
Historians identify seventy-eight substantially authentic royal diplomas surviving from Louis the Child's reign.
Court Based in Southern East Francia
Louis's itinerant court is concentrated in southern East Francia, particularly Bavaria early in the reign and Franconia after 907.
Diplomas Reach Multiple Kingdom Regions
Recipients of Louis's surviving diplomas are found across Bavaria, Saxony, Franconia, Swabia, and Lotharingia.
Episcopal Influence at Court
Senior bishops including Hatto, Adalbero and Solomon exercise major influence at Louis's court during his childhood reign.
No Formal Regency
Although Louis is only six, no formal legal regency is created; royal acts and assemblies continue to be issued in his own name.
Royal Acts Issued in His Name
Despite his childhood, royal diplomas and formal acts continue to be issued in Louis's own name rather than under a legally appointed regent.
Royal Diplomatic Administration
Louis's government continues issuing royal diplomas across East Francia, Lotharingia and the major German duchies during his minority.
Royal Sign on Diplomas
Surviving diplomas show that documents issued for Louis's government carried the formal royal execution mark associated with the king.
Salzburg Chancery Continuity
The royal chancery inherited from Arnulf continues operating under the nominal supervision of the Salzburg archchaplaincy.
Separate Lotharingian Chancery
Lotharingian royal documents continue to be authenticated through a distinct chancery associated with Archbishop Ratbod of Trier.
Birth of Berthold
Birth of Berthold, younger son of the margrave Luitpold and Cunigunda
Bavarian Counterattack on Danube
Bavarian forces pursue a Magyar detachment near the Danube and win a localized victory during the 900 invasion.
Magyar Crossing of the Enns
A large Magyar force crosses the Enns and raids widely in Bavaria during the first year of Louis's reign.
Magyar Embassy to Bavaria
After raiding Pannonia, Magyar envoys enter Bavaria under the pretext of negotiation while East Frankish sources suspect reconnaissance for future attacks.
Magyar Raids in Bavaria
Magyar raiding pressure intensifies in Bavaria during the early years of Louis the Child's reign.
Occupation of Transdanubia
Magyar forces extend permanent control west of the Danube and occupy Transdanubia after the death of Arnulf.
Raid into Bavaria
Magyar mounted forces raid Bavaria as westward military activity grows after settlement in the Carpathian Basin.
Succession
Succeeds as King to the medieval Kingdom of Italy
Pope
Appointed Pope
Battle of Hafrsfjord
The Battle of Hafrsfjord marks the final crushing of the opposition from the South Western part of Norway enabling Harald Fairhair to collect taxes. Harald Fairhair wins the Battle of Hafrsfjord & unites the Princedoms of Norway for the 1st time
Unification
Harald Fairhair wins the Battle of Hafrsfjord & unites the Princedoms of Norway for the 1st time
Kingdom Centered on the Tay
The core of Constantine II's kingdom lies around the River Tay, with Scone developing as an important royal and assembly center.
Kingdom of Alba Identity
During Constantine II's lifetime, the name Alba becomes established in surviving records for the kingdom he rules.
Northern Reach toward Moray
The northern reach of Constantine II's kingdom extends toward the Moray Firth, although control farther north remains uncertain.
Southern Frontier near the Forth
Constantine II's core kingdom extends south toward the River Forth during the early tenth century.
Succession
Constantine II succeeds his cousin Donald II and becomes King of Alba.