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855 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 855.

Historical records for Germany in 855

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September

Death of Lothair I

Lothair I · House / House of Carolingian

The Kingdom is divided, Louis II receives Italy & becomes Emperor. The Kingdom is divided, Lothair II claims the North, Lotharingia. The Kingdom is divided, Charles claims Burgundy & Provence. Lothar I dies & his Kingdom is divided between his three sons

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Abdication

Lothair I · House / House of Carolingian

Divides his Kingdom amongst his 3 sons & abdicates

Holy Roman Emperor

Louis II · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

Succession

Louis II · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

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