# Odo

> King of West Francia (c.857-898) (r.888-898)

**Wikidata**: [Q208086](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208086)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odo_of_France)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/odo

## Summary

Odo (also known as Eudes or Odo of France) was a King of West Francia who ruled from 888 to 898. Born circa 857, he was a monarch and member of the Robertian dynasty, recognized as a human person at the head of a monarchy. He is notable for his reign during a turbulent period in Frankish history.

## Biography

- **Born:** c. 857
- **Died:** January 3, 898
- **Nationality:** West Frankish (Frankish)
- **Known for:** Serving as King of West Francia from 888 to 898
- **Field(s):** Monarchy, rulership of West Francia

## Contributions

Odo served as King of West Francia during a critical period, reigning from 888 until his death on January 3, 898. His rule followed the deposition of Emperor Charles the Fat and represented a significant transition in Frankish governance, as he was one of the first non-Carolingian rulers to take the West Frankish throne. His approximately decade-long reign helped stabilize the realm during a period of Viking incursions and internal fragmentation.

## FAQs

**What names was Odo known by?**
Odo was also known as Eudes and Odo of France. In various linguistic traditions, he appears as Eudo (Norwegian), Oddóne I (Italian/Proleksis), and Oddone I (Treccani).

**When did Odo reign as King of West Francia?**
Odo reigned as King of West Francia from 888 to 898, a period of approximately ten years ending with his death on January 3, 898.

**What dynasty did Odo belong to?**
Odo belonged to the Robertian dynasty, as referenced by his WikiTree identifier "Robertian-12." The Robertians were a powerful Frankish family that would eventually produce the Capetian dynasty of French kings.

**How is Odo referenced in international knowledge bases?**
Odo appears across numerous global reference systems, including Encyclopædia Britannica (biography/Eudes-king-of-Franks), the German National Library (119545411), the French National Library (12311407x), the Italian Treccani encyclopedia, and many others, with 51 sitelinks connecting to his records.

## Why They Matter

Odo's significance lies in his role as a transitional monarch in West Frankish history. His ascension to the throne in 888 marked a departure from Carolingian rule, establishing the Robertian family as a viable royal lineage. This shift would have lasting consequences, as the Robertians eventually gave rise to the Capetian dynasty, which ruled France for centuries. His reign occurred during the late 9th century, a formative period when the foundations of medieval France were being established amid external threats and political reorganization. Without his rule, the transition away from exclusive Carolingian dominance might have unfolded differently, potentially altering the trajectory of French monarchical history.

## Notable For

- King of West Francia from 888 to 898
- Member of the Robertian dynasty (WikiTree: Robertian-12)
- Born c. 857, died January 3, 898
- Recognized internationally across dozens of bibliographic and biographical databases
- Featured in Encyclopædia Britannica as "Eudes, king of Franks"
- Documented in the Medieval Lands project (p10519.htm#i105189)
- Subject of a Commons category (Odo of France)
- Referenced in 51 sitelinks across global knowledge networks

## Body

### Identity and Names

Odo, identified in Wikidata as a human instance of a monarch, carried several names across different linguistic and scholarly traditions. His primary designations include "Odo of France" and "Eudes," reflecting his Frankish heritage and historical significance. In Italian sources such as Treccani, he appears as "Oddone I, conte di Parigi e re di Francia," while Norwegian references (Store norske leksikon) list him as "Eudo - konge av Frankrike." The Proleksis encyclopedia uses "Oddóne I," and the French Wikipedia entry titles him "Eudes de France." His image is preserved in the file "Odo king of France.jpg."

### Reign and Timeline

Born approximately in 857, Odo lived during the height of the early medieval period in Western Europe. His life spanned roughly 41 years, concluding with his death on January 3, 898. He assumed the throne of West Francia in 888, ruling for a decade until his passing. His reign coincided with the final years of the 9th century, a period characterized by political fragmentation and external pressures on the Frankish kingdoms.

### Bibliographic and Scholarly Presence

Odo's historical importance is reflected in his extensive documentation across international knowledge systems. His ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) is 0000000381876380, and his VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) number is 262486660. The German National Library assigns him GND identifier 119545411, while the Library of Congress uses n2006026445. The French National Library catalogues him under BNF 12311407x, and SUDOC lists him as 032002238. Additional identifiers include:

- **Freebase:** /m/0swz1
- **Genealogics:** I00512091
- **CERL Thesaurus:** cnp00406672
- **Britannica:** biography/Eudes-king-of-Franks
- **Munzinger:** 178/000093896
- **Encyclopædia Universalis:** 0046875
- **WikiTree:** Robertian-12
- **Medieval Lands:** p10519.htm#i105189

He is catalogued in Italian sources (Treccani: oddone-i-conte-di-parigi-e-re-di-francia; Garzanti: 6239), Scandinavian references (Store norske leksikon: odo; Proleksis: Oddóne+I), the Catalogo general (050-05778-001), Oxford Reference (27052), and the National Library of Brazil (3949929). His FactGrid entry is "Odo_of_France_(1)," and the Babelio database lists him under "p=eudes;n=robertien."

### Classification and Typology

As an entity, Odo is classified as an instance of Q5 (human) with the occupation Q116 (monarch). This places him in the category of persons who served as heads of monarchy, consistent with his role as King of West Francia. His Commons category designation is "Odo of France," and he maintains sitelinks across 51 connected resources, demonstrating his broad recognition in historical and encyclopedic contexts.

## References

1. La Préhistoire des Capétiens
2. BnF authorities
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. CERL Thesaurus