Bernard was the King of Italy, from 810 to 817, within the Carolingian Empire. He was an illegitimate son and successor of King Pepin of Italy. He plotted against his uncle, Emperor Louis the Pious, when the latter's Ordinatio Imperii made Bernard a vassal of his cousin Lothair. When his plot was discovered, Louis had him deposed by the end of 817, and then condemned and blinded, a procedure which killed him.
Bernard of Italy, Frankish king (born 797)
Bernard of Italy, Frankish king (born 797)
On April 17, in the year 818, Bernard of Italy, Frankish king (born 797). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 17, one of 401 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 17, 818 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 14 April 2026.
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