Robert the Strong
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Robert the Strong was the father of two kings of West Francia: Odo and Robert I of France. His family is named after him and called the Robertians. In 853, he was named missus dominicus by Charles the
Robert the Strong's statue, located in the church of Notre Dame of Brissarthe
Statue of Robert the Strong, Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe
"Robert the Strong at the Battle of Brissarthe" (Jules Cesbron-Lavau, c. 1914)
Vikings in Brittany
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Vikings were active in Brittany during the Middle Ages, even occupying a portion of it for a time. Throughout the 9th century, the Bretons faced threats from various flanks: they resisted full incorpo
Depiction of Vikings sailing a longship from c. 1100
Church of Saint Pierre in Finistere window detailing King Salomon of Brittany with Vikings
Viking Incursions and Battles in Brittany