Hugh of Vermandois replaced Artauld as Archbishop of Reims in 925, at the eight of five. It was part of the rebellion of his father, Hugh II of Vermandois. Hugh II joined with Robert, Count of Paris, and father of Hugh Capet. They had the backing of Otto I against the current king of France, Rudolph. When Hugh's plans failed in 931, Artauld regained his position as archbishop.
The Archbishop of Reims was probably the most powerful archbishop of West Francia at the time. It had begun crowning the King of Franks, and would soon ally with the Capets.