History: November 12 (#4)

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November 12, 954 The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom.

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On November 12, in the year 954: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. The Musée Saint-Remi is an archeology and art museum in Reims, France. Why November 12, 954 matters: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: November 12, 954 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_Saint-Remi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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