On #ThisDayInHistory in 921, the #TreatyOfBonn established a border and friendly relations between #France (#WestFrancia) and #Germany (#EastFrancia). The deal was signed in the #Rhine River by #CharlesTheSimple, a Carolingian king, and #HenryTheFowler, the first Ottonian king.

The History Files: County of Franconia

County of Franconia: the new territory of #Franconia was one of several regional counties to be formed during the break-up of #EastFrancia, not a smooth or entirely controlled process.

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The History Files: Saxon Roman Emperors

#Saxon Emperors: with the accession of Otto I the power of the #Germanic #Roman empire was confirmed, subsuming previous names including #EastFrancia and the 'Kingdom of #Germany'.

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The History Files: Germanic Roman Emperors

Germanic Roman Emperors: #Berengar of Friuli claimed the throne of #Italy, but Guy of #Spoleto was a major rival, for #WestFrancia and then for #EastFrancia.

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The History Files: East Francia

#EastFrancia: by the #ActofThionville in 806, the #FrankishEmpire was partitioned into the #WesternFranks, #EasternFranks, & #MiddleFranks, with the east bit later becoming today's #Germany.

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