Compiegne

Region: Western Europe · Coordinates: 49.418, 2.826 · 5 events

Events

YearSourceAccount
AD 757Royal Frankish AnnalsGifts sent by the Byzantine emperor Constantine, including an organ, arrive at Compiègne. At the general assembly, Tassilo, Duke of Bavaria, swears vassalage and an oath of loyalty
AD 779Royal Frankish AnnalsIn spring Charles moves from Heristal to Compiègne, and on the way back Hildibrand, Duke of Spoleto, comes out to meet him with great gifts
AD 823Royal Frankish AnnalsWhen the emperor sets Compiègne as the site of the November general assembly and is about to disperse, news arrives that Riudewit left the Sorbs for the Dalmatian home of his cousin Riudemuhslus, son of Bornas's brother, and was killed by Riudemuhslus's trickery
AD 823Royal Frankish AnnalsOn 1 November the emperor arrives at Compiègne. Ceadragus, leader of the Abodrites, comes to explain his long absence and is forgiven, returning with gifts. Heriold also comes from Denmark to ask for help against the sons of Godofrid
AD 827Royal Frankish AnnalsThe emperor holds two assemblies: one at Neumagen, because of the false promises of Horich, son of Godofrid of Denmark; the other at Compiègne, where he receives tribute and gives instructions to those who will be sent to the Spanish frontier. Until early winter he stays at palaces such as Compiègne and Carisiacus
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