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Charles the Younger

second son of Charlemagne
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Charles the Younger

Summary

Charles the Younger is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 772[2]. He died in Bavaria[3]. He died on December 4, 811[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Charles the Younger died in Bavaria[3].
  • Charles the Younger was born on January 1, 772[2].
  • Charles the Younger died on December 4, 811[4].
  • Charles the Younger's father was Charlemagne[7].
  • Charles the Younger's mother was Hildegard of Vinzgouw[8].
  • Charles the Younger worked as a monarch[5].
  • Charles the Younger held the position of king of Franks[9].
  • Charles the Younger is recorded as male[10].
  • Charles the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Charles the Younger's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty[12].
  • Charles the Younger's noble title is recorded as king of Franks[13].
  • Charles the Younger's noble title is recorded as duke of Maine[14].
  • Charles the Younger's noble title is recorded as king[15].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].
  • Charles the Younger's given name is recorded as Charles[17].
  • Charles the Younger's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Pepin of Italy[19].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Pepin the Hunchback[20].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Louis the Pious[21].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Drogo[22].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Hugh[23].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Lothair[24].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Theodoric[25].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Rotrude[26].
  • Charles the Younger's sibling is recorded as Theodrada[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles the Younger was born on January 1, 772[2]. His father was Charlemagne[7]. His mother was Hildegard of Vinzgouw[8].

Career and Affiliations

Charles the Younger's professions included monarch[5]. He held the position of king of Franks[9].

Death and Burial

Charles the Younger died on December 4, 811[4]. He died in Bavaria[3]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].

Why It Matters

Charles the Younger ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Charles the Younger die?

Charles the Younger passed away in Bavaria[3].

Who were Charles the Younger's parents?

Charles the Younger's father was Charlemagne[7]. Charles the Younger's mother was Hildegard of Vinzgouw[8].

What did Charles the Younger do for work?

Charles the Younger worked as monarch[5].

Related Entities

Charlemagne Hildegard of Vinzgouw Louis the Pious Pepin of Italy Pepin the Hunchback

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Q111730447. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death → myocardial infarction
    Father → Charlemagne
    Occupation → —
    Position held → king of Franks
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