In 866, during the battle of Brissarthe, at nightfall, Robert IV the Strong, without any protection, was fatally hurt.

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In 866, during the battle of Brissarthe, at nightfall, while Robert IV the Strong, Margrave of Neustria, had already taken away his helmet and his ringmail, Vikings whom the Bretons had formed an alliance with, attacked the Franks. Robert IV the Strong, without any protection, was fatally hurt. - Histoire Populaire de la France, Tome Premier, Ch. Lahure's Publication, circa 1860

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