Carloman II of France facts for kids

Carloman II was a king of a part of France called Western Francia. He was born around 866 and died on December 12, 884. Carloman was the youngest son of King Louis the Stammerer and Ansgarde.

When his father died in 879, Carloman shared the kingship with his older brother, Louis III. Carloman became the only king in 882 after his brother passed away. During his time as king, he faced challenges from Viking raiders. Carloman II died while hunting in 884.

Who Was Carloman II?

Carloman II was a king from the Carolingian dynasty. This was a very important family that ruled much of Europe a long time ago. Carloman's father was King Louis the Stammerer. His grandfather was Charles the Bald, a powerful emperor.

Carloman was born around 866. He grew up in a time when the Frankish kingdom was often divided. This made it harder for kings to rule.

Sharing the Crown with Louis III

When Carloman's father, King Louis the Stammerer, died in 879, Carloman was still very young. Instead of one king, Carloman and his older brother, Louis III, became co-kings. They ruled Western Francia together. This part of the kingdom would later become France.

Sharing power was sometimes difficult. However, the brothers worked together to protect their lands. They faced many challenges during their shared rule.

Carloman Becomes Sole King

In 882, a sad event happened. Carloman's brother, Louis III, died. This meant Carloman, who was only about 16 years old, became the sole king of Western Francia. He now had to rule the kingdom by himself.

Being a king at such a young age was a huge responsibility. Carloman had to make important decisions for his people.

Challenges from Vikings

One of the biggest problems Carloman II faced was dealing with Vikings. These were fierce raiders from the north. They often attacked towns and villages along the coasts and rivers. Vikings would steal treasures and sometimes even settle in new lands.

Carloman, like other kings of his time, had to find ways to protect his kingdom from these constant raids. It was a very dangerous time to be a ruler.

The End of Carloman's Reign

Carloman II's reign was short. He died on December 12, 884. He was only about 18 years old. Carloman died in a hunting accident. Hunting was a popular activity for kings and nobles back then.

After Carloman's death, his cousin, Charles the Fat, took over the rule of Western Francia. Carloman II was buried at the Basilica of Saint-Denis, a famous burial place for French kings.

Images for kids

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  Carloman II (right) with his brother Louis III

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  A denarius coin minted in the name of Carloman II

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  The coronation of Carloman (left) and his elder brother, who is shown seated higher and crowned by two bishops

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  The realm of Carloman II after the division of the Carolingian Empire in March 880 is shown in blue

See also

In Spanish: Carlomán II de Francia para niños