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887 CE

887 CE in world history: 2 events and 4 deaths. 357 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 17 November

    Charles the Fat is deposed at an assembly in Frankfurt

    The Frankish magnates deposed Emperor Charles the Fat, the last Carolingian to rule a united kingdom of the Franks, at an assembly in Frankfurt. His nephew Arnulf of Carinthia became king of East Francia, and the empire fragmented permanently.

    Charles the FatArnulf of CarinthiaEast Francia
ProfileState267 states with a known seat in 887 CEOpen the atlas at 887 CE →

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Died in 887 CE 4

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