His nickname 'simplex' or the simple is misleading. Charles was not simple as in being stupid. Even though he was called Charles the Stupid by a later chronicler. This was over an event in 919 where he left his men. The latin word 'Simplex' was given to him meaning honest and open, also loyal or direct. The nickname 'the Simple' has stayed with him even though its meaning has been misunderstood.[1]
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His nickname 'simplex' or the simple is misleading. Charles was not simple as in being stupid. Even though he was called Charles the Stupid by a later chronicler. This was over an event in 919 where he left his men. The latin word 'Simplex' was given to him meaning honest and open, also loyal or direct. The nickname 'the Simple' has stayed with him even though its meaning has been misunderstood.[1]
