843 ⟶ Carolingian Empire Split by Treaty of Verdun
The Carolingian Empire is at its height in territory and are...
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👑 Death of Emperor Charlemagne
Charlemagne dies in the city of Aachen.⟶
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Netherlands⚰️ Death of Louis the Pious, Emperor of the Franks
Death of Louis the Pious.⟶
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Italy📜 Carolingian Empire Split by Treaty of Verdun
The Carolingian empire is at its height in territory and area. The three sons of Louis the Pious reach an agreement known as the Treaty of Verdun and split the Carolingian empire into three divisions; East Francia was given to Louis the German, West Francia to Charles the Bald and Middle Francia to Lothair I.⟶
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Luxembourg👑 Carolingian Empire Dissolves After Charles the Fat's Death
The Carolingian Empire declines and falls after the death of Charles the Fat.⟶
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FranceGermanyItaly🇪🇺 Formation of the European Economic Community
March 25: Treaty of Rome, which would eventually lead to the European Union.⟶
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BelgiumFranceGermanyItalyLuxembourgNetherlands🇪🇺 Maastricht Treaty Enters into Force
November 1: The Maastricht Treaty comes in to effect.⟶
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