Arnulf, also Arnulph or Arnoul, was archbishop of Reims and the natural (but illegitimate) son of King Lothair of France. The Archdiocese of Reims was founded (as a diocese) around 250 by St. ... Illegitimacy was a term in common use for the condition of being born of parents who were not validly married to one another; the legal term was bastardy. ... Lothair (941-986), king of France, son of Louis IV and Gerberge of Saxony, succeeded his father in 954, and was at first under the guardianship of Hugh the Great, duke of the Franks, and then under that of his maternal uncle Bruno, archbishop of Cologne. ...

Archbishop Adalberon wanted Gerbert of Aurillac to succeed him, but King Hugh Capet accepted the elected Arnulf, a Carolingian, in March 989. In September of that year, Arnulf supported an attempt to place his uncle Charles, duke of Lower Lorraine, on the throne. Charles briefly held Rheims and Laon. In 990, Arnulf refused to attend a synod at Senlis and he and Charles were imprisoned (March 29). Gerbert of Aurillac, later known as pope Silvester II, (or Sylvester II), (ca. ... -1... Also see: France in the Middle Ages. ... For the video game developers, see 989 Studios. ... The name Charles of Lorraine may refer to: Charles I, Duke of Lorraine Charles II, Duke of Lorraine Charles III, Duke of Lorraine Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine Prince Charles of Lorraine Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that... The Duchy of Lower Lorraine encompassed part of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. ... Reims (English traditionally Rheims) is a city of north-eastern France, 98 miles east-northeast of Paris. ... Laon is a city and commune of France, préfecture (capital) of the Aisne département. ... Events Construction of the Al-Hakim Mosque begins in Cairo. ... Senlis is the name or part of the name of several communes in France: Senlis, in the Oise département Senlis, in the Pas-de-Calais département Senlis-le-Sec, in the Somme département This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the... March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ...

In June, 991, Archbishop Seguin of Sens presided over a Synod of Reims in the Basilica of Saint Basle, which deposed Arnulf for alleged high treason in favour of Gerbert, later Pope Sylvester II. Events Battle of Maldon Sweyn I of Denmark recovers his throne Births Deaths Theophanu, empress, mother of Otto III Emperor Enyu of Japan Categories: 991 ... Under English, and later British law, high treason is the crime of disloyalty to the Sovereign. ... The current Pope is Benedict XVI (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger), who was elected at the age of 78 on 19 April 2005. ... Gerbert of Aurillac, later known as pope Silvester II, (or Sylvester II), (ca. ...

This deposition was much opposed, however. Pope John XV sent Leo, abbot of Saints Boniface and Alexius at Rome, as legate to preside over a synod at Mouson, June 2, 995. Gerbert was suspended from the episcopum. A second synod, held July 1, declared the whole process of deposition and elevation to be illegal and invalid. Thus, Arnulf was reinstated. John XV, pope from 984 to 996, generally recognized as the successor of Boniface VII, the pope John who was said to have ruled for four months after John XIV, being now omitted by the best authorities. ... Abbots coat of arms The word abbot, meaning father, has been used as a Christian clerical title in various, mainly monastic, meanings. ... For the Roman general of this name, see Bonifacius. ... The hagiography of Saint Alexius sets his life of abnegation in the early 5th century. ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC (mythical), early 1st millennium BC (archaeological) Region Latium Area  - City Proper  1285 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2,553,873 almost 4,300,000 1. ... The word legate comes from the Latin legare (to send). It has several meanings, all related to representatives: A legate is a member of a diplomatic embassy. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Events (Erik Segersäll) is succeeded by (Olof Skötkonung), the first baptized ruler of Sweden. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...

He crowned Hugh, the son of Robert II, co-king in the Capetian tradition in 1017. At this time, any resistance to the new dynasty had died in him. Robert II the Pious (French: Robert II le Pieux) (March 27, 972 - July 20, 1031) was King of France from 996 to 1031. ... The direct Capetian Dynasty followed the Carolingian rulers of France from 987 to 1328. ... Events Canute the Great is acclaimed king of England. ...

He held the see until his death in 1021, then the only direct male line descendant of the Carolingian family in the eldest living branch. // Events Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, sixth Fatimid Caliph of Egypt disappears on a trip to al-Muqattam hills. ...