| Lothair II | |
| King of Lotharingia | |
 Seal of Lothair II | |
| Reign | 855-869 |
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| Born | 835 |
| Died | 8 August 869 |
| Place of death | Piacenza |
| Predecessor | Emperor Lothair I as King of Middle Francia |
| Heir | Hugh, Duke of Alsace |
| Successor | Lands divided between Louis the German and Charles the Bald |
| Consort | Teutberga |
| Consort | Waldrada |
| Issue | Hugh, Duke of Alsace, Gisela of Frisia, Bertha |
| Royal House | Carolingian Dynasty |
| Father | Emperor Lothair I |
| Mother | Ermengarde of Tours |
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Lothair II (835 - August 8, 869), was the second son of Emperor Lothair I and Ermengarde of Tours. Events By Place Europe Ragnar Lodbrok rises to power (approximate date Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events By Place Asia The Zanj (Black slaves from East Africa) provoked by mercilessly harsh labor conditions in the salt flats Piacenza ( Placentia in Latin and old-fashioned English, Piasëinsa in the local dialect of Emiliano-Romagnolo) is a Lothair I ( German: Lothar, French: Lothaire, Italian: Lotario) (795 &ndash 29 September 855) Hugh (circa 855 &ndash 895 was the only son of Lothair II, an illegitimate child by his relationship with Waldrada Louis (also Ludwig or Lewis) the German (also known as Louis II or Louis the Bavarian) (806 &ndash August 28, 876 Charles the Bald ( 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) Holy Roman Emperor (875–877 as Charles II) and King of West Francia Teutberga was a Frank and daughter of Boso the Elder. Therefore she was a Bosonid. Waldrada, widow (firstly of Theudebald King of the Franks (ruled 548-555 CE) repudiated wife (secondly of Clotaire I King of the Franks (ruled Hugh (circa 855 &ndash 895 was the only son of Lothair II, an illegitimate child by his relationship with Waldrada Bertha (died 925 was the second illegitimate daughter of Lothair II, King of Lotharingia, by Waldrada. The Carolingian dynasty (known variously as the Carlovingians, Carolings, or Karlings) was a Frankish noble family with its origins in the Lothair I ( German: Lothar, French: Lothaire, Italian: Lotario) (795 &ndash 29 September 855) Ermengarde of Tours (Irmingard von Tours (died 20 March 851 was the wife of Emperor Lothair I of the Franks The Carolingian dynasty (known variously as the Carlovingians, Carolings, or Karlings) was a Frankish noble family with its origins in the The rulers of Lorraine have held different posts under different governments over different regions Middle Francia designates the realm created for Emperor Lothair I (843-855 wedged between East Francia and West Francia. Louis the Pious (778 &ndash 20 June 840) also called the Fair, and the Debonaire, was the King of Aquitaine from 781 and co-Emperor Lothair I ( German: Lothar, French: Lothaire, Italian: Lotario) (795 &ndash 29 September 855) Pepin I (797 &ndash December 13, 838) was King of Aquitaine. He was the second son of Emperor Louis the Pious and his first wife Louis (also Ludwig or Lewis) the German (also known as Louis II or Louis the Bavarian) (806 &ndash August 28, 876 Charles the Bald ( 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) Holy Roman Emperor (875–877 as Charles II) and King of West Francia Lothair I ( German: Lothar, French: Lothaire, Italian: Lotario) (795 &ndash 29 September 855) Louis II the Younger (825 &ndash 12 August 875) was the King of Italy from 844 and then Emperor from 855 until his death Charles of Provence (845 &ndash 24 January 863) was the Carolingian King of Provence from 855 until his early death in 863 Louis II the Younger (825 &ndash 12 August 875) was the King of Italy from 844 and then Emperor from 855 until his death Ermengard (also Ermengarda, Ermengarde, or Irmingard) was the only surviving daughter of Louis II Holy Roman Emperor. Hugh (circa 855 &ndash 895 was the only son of Lothair II, an illegitimate child by his relationship with Waldrada Bertha (died 925 was the second illegitimate daughter of Lothair II, King of Lotharingia, by Waldrada. Charles of Provence (845 &ndash 24 January 863) was the Carolingian King of Provence from 855 until his early death in 863 Events By Place Europe Ragnar Lodbrok rises to power (approximate date Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events By Place Asia The Zanj (Black slaves from East Africa) provoked by mercilessly harsh labor conditions in the salt flats Lothair I ( German: Lothar, French: Lothaire, Italian: Lotario) (795 &ndash 29 September 855) Ermengarde of Tours (Irmingard von Tours (died 20 March 851 was the wife of Emperor Lothair I of the Franks He was married to Teutberga, daughter of Boso the Elder
Upon his father's death in 855, he received as his kingdom a territory west of the Rhine stretching from the North Sea to the Jura mountains. Teutberga was a Frank and daughter of Boso the Elder. Therefore she was a Bosonid. Boso the Elder was a Frank from the Bosonid -dynasty He was married to Engeltrude and died around 855 Events By Place Europe Louis II succeeds Lothar as Western Emperor The Rhine (Rhein Rijn Rhin Reno Rain Rhenus is one of the longest and most important Rivers in Europe at 1320 kilometres (820 mi with an average discharge The North Sea is a marginal, Epeiric sea of the Atlantic Ocean on the European Continental shelf. The Jura Mountains are a small Mountain range located north of the Alps, separating the Rhine and Rhone rivers and forming part of It became known as Regnum Lotharii and early in the 10th century as Lotharingia or Lorraine (a designation subsequently applied only to the duchy of Lorraine). --> Lotharingia or Lorraine was a short-lived kingdom in Lorraine (Lorraine Lothringen is a historical area in present-day northeast France. Lorraine (Lorraine Lothringen is a historical area in present-day northeast France. His elder brother Louis II received northern Italy and the title of Emperor, and his younger brother Charles received the western parts of his father's domains, Burgundy and the Provence. Louis II the Younger (825 &ndash 12 August 875) was the King of Italy from 844 and then Emperor from 855 until his death Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Holy Roman Emperor (Römischer Kaiser or Römisch-Deutscher Kaiser Romanorum Imperator was the elected monarch ruling over the many varying numbers of states Burgundy (Bourgogne Burgund is a region historically situated in modern-day France and Switzerland, inhabited in turn by Celts ( Gauls) Provence ( Provençal Occitan: Provença in classical norm or Prouvènço in Mistralian norm is a region of southeastern France
On the death of his brother Charles in 863, Lothair added some lands south of the Jura to this realm, but except for a few feeble expeditions against the Norman pirates he seems to have done little for its government or its defense. The Jura Mountains are a small Mountain range located north of the Alps, separating the Rhine and Rhone rivers and forming part of A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas
Lothair's reign was chiefly occupied by his efforts to obtain a divorce from his wife Theutberga, a sister of Hucbert, abbot of St Maurice (d. 864) and daughter of the Bosonid Boso the Elder, and his relations with his uncles Charles the Bald and Louis the German were influenced by his desire to obtain their support for this endeavor. The Bosonids were a Dynasty of Franks that have been named in modern times by their descent from Boso the Elder. Boso the Elder was a Frank from the Bosonid -dynasty He was married to Engeltrude and died around 855 Charles the Bald ( 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) Holy Roman Emperor (875–877 as Charles II) and King of West Francia Louis (also Ludwig or Lewis) the German (also known as Louis II or Louis the Bavarian) (806 &ndash August 28, 876 Although quarrels and reconciliations between the three kings followed each other in quick succession, in general it may be said that Louis favoured the divorce, and Charles opposed it, while neither lost sight of the fact that Lothair had no sons to inherit his lands. Lothair, whose desire for the divorce was prompted by his affection for his mistress, Waldrada, put away Theutberga, but Hucbert took up arms on her behalf, and after she had submitted successfully to the ordeal of water, Lothair was compelled to restore her in 858. Still pursuing his purpose, he won the support of his brother, Emperor Louis II, by a cession of lands and obtained the consent of the local clergy to the divorce and to his marriage with Waldrada, which took place in 862. Louis II the Younger (825 &ndash 12 August 875) was the King of Italy from 844 and then Emperor from 855 until his death
A synod of Frankish bishops met at Metz in 863 and confirmed this decision, but Teutberga fled to the court of Charles the Bald, and Pope Nicholas I voided the decision of the synod. A synod (also known as a council) is a council of a church, usually a Christian church convened to decide an issue of doctrine administration or application The Franks or Frankish people (Franci or gens Francorum) were West Germanic tribes first identified in the 3rd century as an Ethnic group A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight Metz (mɛs in French) is a city in the northeast of France, capital of the Lorraine région and Préfecture Charles the Bald ( 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) Holy Roman Emperor (875–877 as Charles II) and King of West Francia Pope An attack on Rome by the emperor was without result, and in 865 Lothair, threatened with excommunication and convinced that Louis and Charles at their recent meeting had discussed the partition of his kingdom, again took back his wife. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 Excommunication is a religious Censure used to deprive or suspend membership in a religious community Teutberga, however, either from inclination or compulsion, now expressed her desire for a divorce, and Lothair went to Italy to obtain the assent of the new pope, Adrian II. Adrian II (also known as Hadrian II) (792&ndash872 Pope from December 14 867 to December 14 872 was a member of a noble Roman family and became pope in Placing a favourable interpretation upon the words of the pope, he had set out on the return journey, when he was seized with fever and died at Piacenza on the August 8, 869. Piacenza ( Placentia in Latin and old-fashioned English, Piasëinsa in the local dialect of Emiliano-Romagnolo) is a He left, by Waldrada, a son Hugo who was declared illegitimate, and his kingdom was divided between his uncles Charles the Bald and Louis the German by the Treaty of Mersen. Charles the Bald ( 13 June 823 – 6 October 877) Holy Roman Emperor (875–877 as Charles II) and King of West Francia Louis (also Ludwig or Lewis) the German (also known as Louis II or Louis the Bavarian) (806 &ndash August 28, 876 The Treaty of Meerssen or Mersen in 870 was an agreement of the division of the Carolingian Empire by the surviving sons of Louis I, Charles
Illegitimate children
- Hugh (c. Hugh (circa 855 &ndash 895 was the only son of Lothair II, an illegitimate child by his relationship with Waldrada 855-895), Duke of Alsace
- Gisela (865-908), married Godfrey, Duke of Frisia
- Bertha (c. Events By Place Europe Louis II succeeds Lothar as Western Emperor Births Athelstan of England King Eric I of Norway Gaozu of Later Han Liu Min The Duchy of Alsace was a large political subdivision of the Frankish Empire during the last decade and a half of Merovingian rule Events By Place Europe Ethelred succeeds as king of Wessex (or 866) Events By Place Asia The Battle of Belach Mugna is fought Zhu Wen kills the last Tang Dynasty emperor Godfrid, Godafrid, Gudfrid, or Gottfrid (murdered June 885 was a Danish Viking leader of the late ninth century Bertha (died 925 was the second illegitimate daughter of Lothair II, King of Lotharingia, by Waldrada. 863-925), married Theobald of Arles, brother of Theutberga, and then Adalbert II of Tuscany
- Ermengard
References
- Hincmar, "Opusculum de divortio Lotharii regis et Tetbergae reginae," in Cursus completus patrologiae, tome cxxv. Events By Place Europe Constantine I succeeds as king of Scotland (or 862 For the area code see Area code 925. For the hallmark 925 see Sterling silver. Theobald, count of Arles, was a Frank from the Bosonid -family Adalbert II (c 875&ndash915 called the Rich, son and successor of Adalbert I of Tuscany, and grandson of Boniface II, was much concerned in the troubles The Patrologia Latina is an enormous collection of the writings of the Church Fathers and other ecclesiastical writers published by Jacques-Paul Migne between , edited by J. P. Migne (Paris, 1857-1879)
- M. Jacques Paul Migne (25 October 1800 - 24 October 1875 was a French Priest who published inexpensive and widely-distributed editions of theological works encyclopedias Sdralek, Hinkmars von Rheims Kanonistisches Gutachten uber die Ehescheidung des Königs Lothar II (Freiburg, 1881)
- E. Dummler, Geschichte des ostfränkischen Reiches (Leipzig, 1887-1888)
- E. Ernst Ludwig Dümmler ( 2 January 1830 - 11 September 1902) was a German Historian. Muhlbacher, Die Regenten des Kaiserreichs unter den Karolingern (Innsbruck, 1881)
- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain. The Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition (1910–1911 is a 29-volume reference work that marked the beginning of the Encyclopædia Britannica The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone
Lothair II of Lotharingia Born: 835 Died: 8 August 869 | ||
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| Preceded by Emperor Lothar I as King of Middle Francia | King of Lotharingia 23 September 855 – 8 August 869 | Succeeded by Kingdom divided between Louis the German and Charles the Bald |
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