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885 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 885.

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Historical records for France in 885

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885

Siege of Paris

Charles 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

885

Siege of Paris

Eudes · Paris · House / House of Robertian House

Count Eudes defends Paris from the Vikings

885

Siege of Paris

Gozelin · Paris · Bishop · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Helps defend Paris from the Vikings

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