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879 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 879.

Historical records for France in 879

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Rule of Italy

Charles III the Fat · House / House of Carolingian

Becomes King of Italy, 879-887

Rule of Provence

Boso · Provence · House / House of Carolingian

Boso proclaims himself King of Provence

Succession

Baldwin II · House / House of Flanders

Succeeds as Count of Flanders

Succession

Boso · Provence · House / House of Carolingian

Boso proclaims himself King of Provence

Succession

Louis III · Paris · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as King of France, while his brother Carloman rules south France

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