Emperor Louis II of Italy and Empress Engelberga are captured by Prince Adelchis of Benevento.

Louis II of Italy

Ruler of the Carolingian Empire from 844 to 875

Louis II, sometimes called the Younger, was the king of Italy and emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 844, co-ruling with his father Lothair I until 855, after which he ruled alone.

Engelberga

Carolingian empress from 851 to 875

Engelberga was the wife of Emperor Louis II and thus Carolingian empress to his death on 12 August 875. As empress, she exerted a powerful influence over her husband.

Adelchis of Benevento

Adelchis was the son of Radelchis I, Prince of Benevento, and successor of his brother Radelgar in 854.

August 13

Day of the year

August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 140 days remain until the end of the year.