# Odo - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/odo
Reign: 888–898
Born-Died: 857 - 898
Dynasty: Robertians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Odo&go=Go

Count of Paris elevated to the throne after his defense of Paris against the Vikings.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles the Fat](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-the-fat)
- Succeeded by: [Charles III the Simple](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-iii-the-simple)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 888 - [Odo elected king](https://history-france.com/timeline/888-odo-elected-king)
- 898 - [Charles the Simple becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/898-charles-the-simple-becomes-king)