Battle of Andernach (876)
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Miniature of the battle of Andernach between Charles the Bald and Louis, his nephew. Image taken from f. 231v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. | |||||||||
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| West Francia | East Francia | ||||||||
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| Charles the Bald | Louis the Younger | ||||||||
The First Battle of Andernach between the West Frankish king Charles the Bald and the East Frankish king Louis the Younger took place on 8 October 876 near Kettig southeast of Andernach and resulted in Charles' complete defeat.