Salomon of Brittany

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Salomon of Brittany was a 9th-century ruler who consolidated Breton independence and power in western France before being assassinated in 874.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 9th-century monarch
Breton ruler
King of Brittany
causeOfDeath political assassination
centuryOfActivity 9th century
conflict power struggles within Brittany
country Brittany NERFINISHED
diedIn 874
era Carolingian era
ethnicGroup Breton
hasGivenName Salomon NERFINISHED
hasTerritorialDesignation of Brittany
historicalRegion Armorica NERFINISHED
historicalSignificance key figure in formation of an independent Brittany
languageContext Breton-speaking region
mannerOfDeath assassination
notableFor consolidating Breton independence
strengthening Breton power in western France
partOf Breton monarchy NERFINISHED
politicalAchievement consolidation of Breton independence from Frankish control
politicalRole defender of Breton autonomy
politicalStatus independent ruler relative to West Francia
positionHeld ruler of Brittany
precededBy earlier Breton rulers
regionRuled Brittany NERFINISHED
western France NERFINISHED
succeededBy later Breton rulers
timePeriod Early Middle Ages

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King of Brittany titleHolder Salomon of Brittany