Lotharingia

Lotharingia was a historical region in Europe, roughly covering parts of present-day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. Named after King Lothar II of Lorraine in the 9th century, it emerged from the division of the Carolingian Empire. Over centuries, it was a contested and evolving area, influenced by various European powers. Today, the term isn’t widely used politically, but historically it signifies a key geographical and cultural zone that linked Western and Central Europe’s development.