
Holy Roman Emperor from 891 to 894
855 — 894
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Holy Roman Emperor from 891 to 894
Born
January 1, 855
Died
894 (age ~39)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician
855
Born in Spoleto (0855-01-01)
889
PositionHoly Roman Emperor (889–894)
894
Died in Taro
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Guy III of Spoleto was King of Italy since 889, and Emperor since 891. Initially, he was Margrave of Camerino from 880, and became Duke of Spoleto and Camerino in 883. After the deposition of emperor Charles in late 887, Guy attempted to gain the throne of West Francia but failed, and then tried to capture Lotharingia. In March 888, he was crowned as king in the southern Lotharingian city of Langres, but soon returned to Italy in order to claim that realm. His main opponent in Lombardy was king Berengar I, who claimed the rule over Italy since late 887. During the second half of 888, Guy gained control over much of northern and central Italy. In 889, he was crowned King of Italy in Pavia, by the Pope Stephen V. In 891, the same pope crowned him Emperor in Rome, and also crowned Guy's son and co-ruler Lambert as King of Italy. In 892, Guy also secured the imperial title for Lambert, who was crowned co-emperor by the Pope Formosus in Ravenna. Guy died in 894, and was succeeded by Lambert.
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Guy III of Spoleto was King of Italy since 889, and Emperor since 891. Initially, he was Margrave of Camerino from 880, and became Duke of Spoleto and Camerino in 883. After the deposition of emperor Charles in late 887, Guy attempted to gain the throne of West Francia but failed, and then tried to
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
Guy III of Spoleto was born on January 1, 855.
Guy III of Spoleto died in 894, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Guy
Guy — January 1, 855
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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