Charles III (17 September 879 – 7 October 929), called the Simple or the Straightforward (from the Latin Carolus Simplex), was the King of the Franks from 898 until 922 and the King of Lotharingia from 911 until 919–23. He was a member of the Carolingian dynasty.
Charles the Simple
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Charles the Simple?
A: Charles the Simple was the King of the Franks from 898 until 922 and the from King of Lotharingia from 911 until 919–23.
Q: What was Charles III's full name?
A: Charles III's full name was Charles Simplex.
Q: What was the Carolingian dynasty?
A: The Carolingian dynasty was a family of Frankish noble origin that rose to prominence in the 8th century AD.
Q: When was Charles the Simple born?
A: Charles the Simple was born on September 17, 879.
Q: When did Charles the Simple die?
A: Charles the Simple died on October 7, 929.
Q: What was Charles the Simple's nickname?
A: Charles the Simple's nickname was "the Simple" or "the Straightforward."
Q: How long did Charles the Simple rule as King of the Franks?
A: Charles the Simple ruled as King of the Franks for 24 years, from 898 until 922.