Treaty of Verdun (843)
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Treaty of Verdun (843)
Treaty of Verdun (843). Agreement between the sons of Louis the Pious, Lothair I, Louis the Germanic and Charles the Bald, to divide the territories of the Carolingian Empire, under which Lothair also received the imperial title as oldest son. Miniature belonging to the Croniques des Rois de France. Fifteenth century
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Agreement Bald Carolingian Chronicles Divide Germanic Kingdoms Kings Lothair Ninth Pious Sons Territory Treaty Verdun
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The Treaty of Verdun, signed in the year 843, marked a significant moment in the history of the Carolingian Empire as the sons of Louis the Pious, Lothair I, Louis the Germanic, and Charles the Bald, came together to divide their father's territories. This historic agreement, depicted in this fifteenth-century miniature from the Croniques des Rois de France, saw Lothair I receive the imperial title as the eldest son, while his brothers received the eastern and western parts of the empire, respectively. The Treaty of Verdun was a pivotal event during the Early Middle Ages, marking the end of the Carolingian Empire's unity and the beginning of the formation of the French kingdoms. The image captures the solemnity of the occasion, with the three brothers seated at a castle, surrounded by their advisors and nobles, as they put quills to parchment to formalize their agreement. The miniature's intricate details and vivid colors transport us back to a time when the fate of empires was decided in castle halls, and the balance of power shifted through the stroke of a pen. The Treaty of Verdun is a reminder of the complex political landscape of the Middle Ages, where alliances, power struggles, and family dynamics played a crucial role in shaping the course of history.
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