# Charles III the Simple - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-iii-the-simple
Reign: 898–922
Born-Died: 879 - 929
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Charles+III+the+Simple&go=Go

Granted Normandy to the Viking leader Rollo in 911 and was later deposed by rebellious nobles.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Odo](https://history-france.com/rulers/odo)
- Succeeded by: [Robert I](https://history-france.com/rulers/robert-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 898 - [Charles the Simple becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/898-charles-the-simple-becomes-king)
- 911 - [Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte](https://history-france.com/timeline/911-treaty-of-saint-clair-sur-epte)
- 919 - [Viking settlement consolidates in Normandy](https://history-france.com/timeline/919-viking-settlement-consolidates-in-normandy)
- 922 - [Robert I elected king](https://history-france.com/timeline/922-robert-i-elected-king)