Charles the Bald

(Charles II, Holy Roman Emperor)

823–877

Grandson of Charlemagne who Inherited Kingdom of the West Franks. Dealt with Norse pirates who besieged Paris.

Other Resources


Story Links
Book Links
Vikings  in  The Story of France  by  Mary Macgregor
Raids of the Sea-Rovers  in  Historical Tales: German  by  Charles Morris


Image Links


Charles, the youngest son of Louis the Pious
 in The Story of the Middle Ages