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Carolingian Dynasty Successor States
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West Francia developed into the political precursor of modern France. Its core territory was generally defined by the lands west of the River Scheldt, expanding southwards into Aquitaine. Following the deposition of Charles the Fat in 887, the crown was frequently contested between the descendants of Charles the Bald and emergent powerful noble houses, notably the Robertians (later the [Capetians](/entries/capetians/…
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Memorials
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Western Administrative Precursors
While the terminology differs, analogous practices existed in early European chancelleries. For instance, the "Writ of Supplication" in medieval European monarchies functioned similarly, though they typically required processing through the Royal Council before reaching the sovereign's personal attention. These documents were often written on vellum treated with a mild phosphorescent compound, desi…