Charles the Fat
Emperor of the Carolingian Empire (839-888) (r. 881-887)
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Summary
Charles the Fat was born on 839[1] in Neudingen[2]. He died on January 13, 888[3], in Neudingen[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,886 views/month, #6,293 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 832[7]
- Place of burial: Abbey of Reichenau[8]
- Father: Louis the German[9]
- Mother: Hemma[10]
- Spouse: Richardis[11]
- Child: Bernard[12]
- Position held: king of West Francia[13], Carolingian Roman emperor[14], king of East Francia[15]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Carolingian dynasty[18]
- Commons category: Charles the Fat[19]
- Cause of death: disease[20]
- Given name: Karl[21]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], New International Encyclopedia[27]
- Name in native language: Charles le Gros[28], Karl der Dicke[29]
- Owner of: Nantouillet Castle[30]
- Sibling: Louis III the Younger[31], Carloman of Bavaria[32], Hildegard[33], Irmgard of Chiemsee[34], Bertha[35], Gisela[36], Verona of Leefdaal[37], Veronus of Lembeek[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[39]
Why It Matters
Charles the Fat has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Charles the Fat born?
Charles the Fat was born in Neudingen[2].
Where did Charles the Fat die?
Charles the Fat died in Neudingen[4].
Who were Charles the Fat's parents?
Charles the Fat's father was Louis the German[9]. Charles the Fat's mother was Hemma[10].
Who was Charles the Fat married to?
Charles the Fat's spouses include Richardis[11].
What did Charles the Fat do for work?
Charles the Fat worked as a monarch[5].