Siege of Paris

The siege of Paris of 885–886 was part of a Viking raid on the Seine, in the western part of the Frankish Empire. The siege was the most important event of the reign of Charles the Fat and a turning point in the fortunes of the Carolingian dynasty and the history of France.

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Which happened first?

• Siege of Paris began 7 years after Battle of Edington
• Siege of Paris began 16 years after Zanj Rebellion
• Siege of Paris began 22 years after Battle of Lalakaon
• Siege of Paris began 22 years before Battle of Pressburg
• Siege of Paris began 25 years after Siege of Constantinople

Timeline

1. Siege of ConstantinopleJune 18, AD 860 – August 4, AD 860
2. Battle of LalakaonAD 863
3. Zanj Rebellion869–883
4. Battle of EdingtonMay AD 878
5. Siege of Paris (this page)November 25, AD 885 – October AD 886
6. Battle of PressburgJuly 4, AD 907

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