Lothair I

Lothair I was a king and emperor in the 9th century, known for being a grandson of Charlemagne. He ruled over a significant part of the Carolingian Empire after his grandfather's death. In 843, he became the emperor of the West following the Treaty of Verdun, which divided the empire among Charlemagne's grandsons. Lothair's reign is marked by his efforts to maintain unity in a fragmented realm, but he faced challenges from rival brothers and local lords. His legacy includes a blend of cultural and political developments in medieval Europe, as well as the complexities of feudal power dynamics.