Treaty of Verdun

The Treaty of Verdun, signed in 843, was a significant agreement that divided the Carolingian Empire, established by Charlemagne, among his three grandsons. Following Charlemagne’s death, conflicts arose over territory and power, leading to this treaty. It split the empire into three regions: West Francia (modern France), East Francia (parts of modern Germany), and Middle Francia (a patchwork of lands). This division set the stage for the development of modern European nations and marked the decline of centralized Carolingian rule, influencing the political landscape of Europe for centuries to come.