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Turpio, Count of Angoulême, died fighting Norse raiders in 863

Original: Turpio, Count of Angoulême in the Frankish empire, died OTD in 863 trying to fend off a raid by the Norsemen https:// cr

On this day in 863, Turpio, Count of Angoulême in the Frankish empire, was killed while trying to repel a Viking raid. The anniversary is being recalled by history and travel enthusiasts, who link the episode to the broader Norse attacks along Frankish rivers that shaped medieval France.

Why now: The anniversary of his death falls on this date, prompting history posts about Viking raids on the Frankish empire.

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