Siege of Paris (885–86)

Background

Course

Starting position

The battle for Paris

Rollo and his fighters were but still decided to take Paris. In April, a plague broke out in the city, the Bishop Gauzlin fell victim to the situation for the defenders became critical. Count Odo crept to the besiegers passing from the city to Charles III. penetrate. Odo brought quickly learned that Karl has already made his way to Paris, while Henry's arrival was imminent. With the support of less French succeeded Count Odo to reach Paris after a battle with the Danes again. Henry, however, was killed on his way to Paris, while Charles's arrival verzögerte.Dies Rollo took one last major attack, which was repulsed by the defenders of the city.

The end of the siege

Result

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