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France in 885

Historical records for France in 885, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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885Siege of ParisCharles III the Fat

Champ de Mars · Warfare / Viking Invasions

About 40,000 Vikings land at Champ de Mars & lay siege to Paris for 11 months

885Siege of ParisEudes

Paris · House / House of Robertian House

Count Eudes defends Paris from the Vikings

885Siege of ParisGozelin

Paris · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Helps defend Paris from the Vikings

Names involved

Charles III the FatEudesGozelin

Places involved

Champ de MarsParis

Provenance

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