What was the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte?
Q: What was the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte?
A: The Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte was a treaty signed in 911 between Charles the Simple and Rollo, one of the leaders of the Vikings living in Neustria. It granted Rollo all land between the river Epte and the sea in exchange for his fealty.
Q: Who led the talks that resulted in this treaty?
A: Hervé, the Archbishop of Reims, led the talks that resulted in this treaty.
Q: What did Rollo promise to Charles as part of this agreement?
A: As part of this agreement, Rollo promised Charles his loyalty which included military assistance for protection of his kingdom. He also agreed to be baptised and marry Gisela, a daughter of king Charles.
Q: What territory was covered by this treaty?
A: This treaty covered nearly all Upper Normandy down to Seine river and would later extend west beyond Seine to form Duchy of Normandy.
Q: When did Alan I die?
A: Alan I died before or around when this treaty was entered into.
Q: How did Alan II regain control over Brittany? A: Around 937, Alan II returned from England and expelled those Vikings from Brittany which happened in 939. During this period Cotentin Peninsula was lost by Brittany and gained by Normandy.
