Louis I
Fight for Throne
Treaty
Aftermath
Dates
100

Louis I was the last king of which dynasty?

The Carolingian Dynasty

100

Which two sons joined forces?

Louis the German and Charles the Bald

100

In simplest terms, what did the Treaty of Verdun do?

Divide up the empire
100

What revolt did Louis the German have to deal with?

Stellinga

100

What year was the Treaty of Verdun signed?

843

200

Who constantly tried to dethrone Louis I and why?

His sons because he was not a great king

200

Lothar asked for peace after being defeated in what city?

Fontenoy

200

Which son was given the imperial title?

Lothar I

200

During whose reign was Francia split yet again leaving no heir after he died?

Louis II

200

When was Lothar defeated at Fontenoy?

June 841

300

What was Louis I other name?

Louis the Pious

300

What city did the sons meet at and Louis and Charles made an oath?

Strasburg

300

What style of government did the Treaty transition the empire towards?

Feudalism

300

Into what sections was the empire split again into?

East Francia, West Francia, Burgundy, and Italy

300

What year did Louis I die?

829

400

What happened as a result of Louis I death?

Minor disagreements between his sons turned into outright war

400

What languages do we see the beginnings of in the oath?

French and German

400

What did the Treaty lead to between the brothers?

More rivalries and civil wars

400

Who ruled from 899-911 and when he died the eastern royal Carolingian empire died?

Louis the Child, son of Arnulf

400

When did Lothar I die and what was the result?

855 - Middle Francia was split

500

Who were Louis I's sons?

Louis the German, Lothar I, Charles the bald

500

Which countries began to exist because of this?

France and Germany

500

Which modern day area did each brother receive?

Lothar I - Itlay

Louis the German - Germany

Charles the bald - France

500

After the death of Charles the bald in 877, there was no ruler until when?

881

500

What year was Charles the Fat crowned emperor and what did he attempt (but fail) to do?

884 - Reunite the Carolingian Empire

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