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title: Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE
author: Michael Griffith
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13842/division-of-the-carolingian-empire-in-843--870-ce/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE

_Authored by [Michael Griffith](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/michaelgriffithphila/)_

## Image File

[![Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13842.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13842.jpg)

## Image Caption

Map of the Carolingian [empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/empire/) following its division in the 9th Century CE. The Treaty of Verdun in 843 CE partitioned the Kingdom of the [Franks](https://www.worldhistory.org/Franks/) into West Francia (green), East Francia (orange), and Middle Francia (yellow) and allocated them to Charles the Bald, Louis the German, and Lothair I respectively. The Treaty of Mersen (Meerssen) in 870 CE dissolved Middle Francia by establishing an independent Kingdom of [Italy](https://www.worldhistory.org/italy/), ruled by Louis II, and by apportioning its northern regions to East and West Francia.

From *Muir's Historical [Atlas](https://www.worldhistory.org/Atlas/)*, 1911 CE.

## About the Author

Michael is an educator and history enthusiast based in the United States. He holds a degree in history and education.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Griffith, M. (2021, April 18). Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13842/division-of-the-carolingian-empire-in-843--870-ce/>
### Chicago
Griffith, Michael. "Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 18, 2021. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13842/division-of-the-carolingian-empire-in-843--870-ce/>.
### MLA
Griffith, Michael. "Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 & 870 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Apr 2021, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13842/division-of-the-carolingian-empire-in-843--870-ce/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:843-870_Europe.jpg) by **[Michael Griffith](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/michaelgriffithphila/ "User Page: Michael Griffith")**. Submitted by [Michael Griffith](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/michaelgriffithphila/ "User Page: Michael Griffith"), published on 18 April 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.