Historical Figures

Charles of Lorraine (953 - 992)

Brother of Lothair, on the death of his nephew Louis V, the kingdom was without an heir. An assembly dismisses Charles' claims in favor of Hugues Capet. But Charles has many supporters, he seizes Laon by trickery, where he is proclaimed king. Arnoul the successor of Adalbéron delivers Reims to him. But Charles is betrayed by Arnoul's successor to the bishopric of Reims. He is in jail. Her male offspring quickly die out.