Middle Francia facts for kids
Middle Francia was a kingdom that was part of the Frankish Empire. It was created in 843 by the Treaty of Verdun. This treaty divided the large Carolingian Empire among the sons of Louis the Pious. Middle Francia was located between the lands of East Francia and West Francia. It stretched between the Rhine River and the Scheldt River.
This part of the Frankish Empire was given to Lothair I. He was the oldest son of Emperor Louis the Pious. Because Lothair I held the title of Holy Roman Emperor, Middle Francia included important imperial cities. These cities were Aachen, which was the home of Charlemagne, and also Rome.
How Middle Francia Was Divided
In 855, Emperor Lothair I decided to divide his kingdom among his own sons. This was done before he passed away.
- His oldest son, Louis II the Younger, received the Kingdom of Italy. This included the city of Rome. Louis II had already been crowned emperor in 850.
- Most of the lands north of the Alps mountains went to Lothair II. This area later became known as Lotharingia.
- The regions of Provence and Burgundy were given to Charles.
The End of Middle Francia
Unlike East and West Francia, Middle Francia did not last as a kingdom for a long time. It existed for only a short period. Over the next few centuries, its lands became part of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Partitions of 843 and 870
See also
In Spanish: Francia Media para niños
