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881 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 881.

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Historical records for France in 881

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February

12 February 881

Coronation

Charles III the Fat · Rome · House / House of Carolingian

Crowned Holy Roman Emperor

12 February 881

Holy Roman Emperor

Charles III the Fat · Rome · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

12 February 881

Succession

Charles III the Fat · Rome · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

Other events (month unknown)

881

Battle of Pontheiu

Louis III · Pontheiu · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Defeats the Normans

881

Battle of Saucourt

Louis III · Saucourt · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Defeats the Vikings

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