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The #TreatyOfBonn established a border and friendly relations between #France (#WestFrancia) and #Germany (#EastFrancia) on #ThisDayInHistory in 921. The deal was signed in the #RhineRiver by #CharlesTheSimple, a #Carolingian king, and #HenryTheFowler, the first #Ottonian king.
November 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The very same address also marks another important spot in German history. At least according legend, it was here where bird-hunting #HenryTheFowler, Duke of Saxony, was surprised by messengers sent to offer him the crown in 919, making him the first non-Frankish king of East Francia.
Photo of an open cobblestone square with half-timbered houses; a central tall gabled house, musicians playing guitar at left, seated person with drum, pedestrians walking, shops, blue sky with clouds. Sign on a wall reading (in German): Finkenherd. The legendary spot where Heinrich, the Duke of Saxony is said to have been offered the German King's crown.
April 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
liamomaraiv.bsky.social
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.
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM