Odo of France

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/odo-of-france

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1. When was Odo of France born?Circa 857
2. When did Odo of France die?January 1, 898
3. What is Odo of France known for?Presided over the definitive separation of West Francia from the Carolingian Empire
4. What is the reign?King of West Francia, 888–898
5. What is the predecessor (as ruler of unified carolingian empire)?Charles the Fat
6. Who was Odo of France?Odo was a brave count born around 857 who later became the king of West Francia.

West Francia: The western territorial division of the Carolingian Empire, which evolved into the Kingdom of France.
Carolingian Empire: A vast medieval empire in Western and Central Europe, established by Charlemagne.
Robertian Dynasty: A powerful Frankish noble family that provided kings of West Francia and was ancestral to the Capetian dynasty.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.