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Arnulf of Carinthia

c. 850–899 · 9th century

Arnulf of Carinthia was an illegitimate Carolingian who deposed his uncle Charles the Fat in 887 and became king of East Francia. He defeated the Vikings on the Dyle in 891, fought Great Moravia and was crowned emperor in Rome in 896. He made his son Zwentibold king of Lotharingia in 895. After his death Magyar raids devastated the kingdom.

Arnulf of Carinthia
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Mentioned in 4 state histories

Duchy of Pannonian CroatiaEast FranciaKingdom of LotharingiaKingdom of Upper Burgundy

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