himself was killed in the aftermath of the battle. A Viking force under Hastein may also have joined the Bretons, though other evidence suggests that they arrived a little while later looking for plunder. Lambert took control of Nantes, but seems to have been unable to hold it. The Vikings plundered the city and murdered the bishop, Gohard. The Breton victory was followed by others, leading by 851 to the Treaty of Angers, in which the towns of Nantes and Rennes became possessions of Brittany and Erispoe was granted the title king of Brittany. Notes Battles involving the Britons Blain Battles involving France Battles in Pays de la Loire History of Loire-Atlantique Military history of Brittany 843 9th century in West Francia 840s conflicts 9th century in France