Succession
Louis the Child is crowned King of East Francia at Forchheim following the death of his father, Arnulf of Carinthia.
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900 in Germany
Explore 21 historical events and records for Germany in 900.
Historical records for Germany in 900
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February
March
Homage at Thionville
Louis receives homage from Lotharingian magnates at Thionville as his authority expands westward.
Lotharingian Invitation
Lotharingian nobles invite the young Louis into their kingdom during their conflict with his half-brother Zwentibold.
April
Visit to Aachen
Louis travels to Aachen during the political struggle that brings Lotharingia under his kingship.
August
Reunification of Lotharingia
After Zwentibold is killed, Lotharingia is incorporated under Louis the Child's kingship without a prolonged succession crisis.
Other events (month unknown)
Accession Reported to the Pope
Archbishop Hatto reports Louis's accession to the pope, helping present continuity of Carolingian kingship after Arnulf's death.
Authentic Diplomas Survive
Historians identify seventy-eight substantially authentic royal diplomas surviving from Louis the Child's reign.
Bavarian Counterattack on Danube
Bavarian forces pursue a Magyar detachment near the Danube and win a localized victory during the 900 invasion.
Birth of Berthold
Birth of Berthold, younger son of the margrave Luitpold and Cunigunda
Court Based in Southern East Francia
Louis's itinerant court is concentrated in southern East Francia, particularly Bavaria early in the reign and Franconia after 907.
Diplomas Reach Multiple Kingdom Regions
Recipients of Louis's surviving diplomas are found across Bavaria, Saxony, Franconia, Swabia, and Lotharingia.
Episcopal Influence at Court
Senior bishops including Hatto, Adalbero and Solomon exercise major influence at Louis's court during his childhood reign.
Magyar Crossing of the Enns
A large Magyar force crosses the Enns and raids widely in Bavaria during the first year of Louis's reign.
Magyar Embassy to Bavaria
After raiding Pannonia, Magyar envoys enter Bavaria under the pretext of negotiation while East Frankish sources suspect reconnaissance for future attacks.
Magyar Raids in Bavaria
Magyar raiding pressure intensifies in Bavaria during the early years of Louis the Child's reign.
No Formal Regency
Although Louis is only six, no formal legal regency is created; royal acts and assemblies continue to be issued in his own name.
Royal Acts Issued in His Name
Despite his childhood, royal diplomas and formal acts continue to be issued in Louis's own name rather than under a legally appointed regent.
Royal Diplomatic Administration
Louis's government continues issuing royal diplomas across East Francia, Lotharingia and the major German duchies during his minority.
Royal Sign on Diplomas
Surviving diplomas show that documents issued for Louis's government carried the formal royal execution mark associated with the king.
Salzburg Chancery Continuity
The royal chancery inherited from Arnulf continues operating under the nominal supervision of the Salzburg archchaplaincy.
Separate Lotharingian Chancery
Lotharingian royal documents continue to be authenticated through a distinct chancery associated with Archbishop Ratbod of Trier.
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