Morcar OF NORTHUMBRIA 
Morcar was born in 0975. Morcar's father was Earngrim. His paternal grandfather was Sigferth A Danish Thane. He was an only child. Morcar is no longer alive.General Notes
He succeeded his father as King of Provence. In 900, in themidst of a period of political instability the nobles ofnorthwest Italy elected Louis as their King. He went to Rome,where he was crowned Emporer. He later lost their support andwas kicked out of Italy by Arnulf of Germany, thus giving up theItalian throne to Berenger of Friuli in 902. In 905 he returnedto Italy and tried to recapture the throne, but Berengercaptured him and had him blinded.
They had a daughter named Aelfgifu.
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