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Charles III (the Simple) cedes to the Norseman Rollo the Duchy of Northmen (Normans), which becomes known as Normandy. Rollo converts to Christianity, is baptized Robert, and becomes Charles's vassal. Charles gains control of Lorraine.
On the death of Louis III (the Child), the last Carolingian king of the East Franks, Germany splinters into many smaller principalities.
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