Charles the Simple

Summary

Charles the Simple is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Péronne^[2]. He was born on September 17, 879^[3]. He passed away in Péronne^[4]. He died on October 7, 929^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Péronne^[2], Charles the Simple…
• Charles the Simple died in Péronne^[4].
• Charles the Simple was born on September 17, 879^[3].
• Charles the Simple died on October 7, 929^[5].
• Burial took place at collégiale Saint-Fursy de Péronne^[8].
• Charles the Simple's father was Louis the Stammerer^[9].
• Charles the Simple's mother was Adelaide of Paris^[10].
• Charles the Simple was married to Eadgifu of Wessex^[11].
• Among Charles the Simple's spouses was Frederuna^[12].
• A child of Charles the Simple was Louis IV of France^[13].
• A child of Charles the Simple was Hildegarde of France^[14].
• A child of Charles the Simple was Gisela of France^[15].
• A child of Charles the Simple was Ermentrude of France^[16].
• A child of Charles the Simple was Roricon of Laon^[17].
• Charles the Simple held citizenship in France^[18].
• Charles the Simple's professions included monarch^[6].
• Charles the Simple held the position of king of West Francia^[19].
• Charles the Simple is recorded as male^[20].
• Charles the Simple's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Charles the Simple's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty^[22].
• Charles the Simple's noble title is recorded as king of Lotharingia^[23].
• Charles the Simple's noble title is recorded as king of Franks^[24].
• Charles the Simple's Commons category is recorded as Charles III of France^[25].
• Charles the Simple's given name is recorded as Charles^[26].
• Charles the Simple's significant event is recorded as posthumous birth^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Péronne^[2], Charles the Simple… he was born on September 17, 879^[3]. His father was Louis the Stammerer^[9]. His mother was Adelaide of Paris^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Charles the Simple's professions included monarch^[6]. He held the position of king of West Francia^[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eadgifu of Wessex^[11], a royalty^[28] and Frederuna^[12], a consort^[29], of France^[30]. Children include Louis IV of France^[13], a politician^[31], 0920–0954^[32], of West Francia^[33]; Hildegarde of France^[14], b. 0914^[34]; Gisela of France^[15], an aristocrat^[35], 0895–0920^[36]; Ermentrude of France^[16], of France^[37]; and Roricon of Laon^[17], a Catholic priest^[38], of West Francia^[39].

Death and Burial

Charles the Simple died on October 7, 929^[5]. He died in Péronne^[4]. He is buried at collégiale Saint-Fursy de Péronne^[8].

Why It Matters

Charles the Simple has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Charles the Simple born?

Charles the Simple was born in Péronne^[2].

Where did Charles the Simple die?

Charles the Simple died in Péronne^[4].

Who were Charles the Simple's parents?

Charles the Simple's father was Louis the Stammerer^[9]. Charles the Simple's mother was Adelaide of Paris^[10].

Who was Charles the Simple married to?

Charles the Simple's spouses include Eadgifu of Wessex^[11] and Frederuna^[12].

What did Charles the Simple do for work?

Charles the Simple worked as monarch^[6].