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| + | |name=Louis III | ||
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| + | |birth_date=c. 863-865 | ||
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| + | |death_date=August 5, 882 | ||
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| + | |office=King of West Francia | ||
| + | |term_start=879 | ||
| + | |term_end=882 | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Louis II]] | ||
| + | |succeeded=Carloman II | ||
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| − | Louis III (864 – 5 | + | Louis III (864 – August 5, 882) was the king of West Francia from 879 until his death in 882. The eldest son of king Louis II and his first wife Ansgarde of Burgundy, he succeeded his father and ruled jointly with his younger brother. |
| − | == | + | == Legacy == |
| − | + | Due to his victories against Vikings and other rulers, he became famous and loved by the Frankish people, however not very well know today, possibly due to his short reign. | |
| − | + | [[Category:European Rulers]] | |
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Latest revision as of 05:39, October 21, 2026
| Louis III | |
King of West Francia
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| In office 879–882 | |
| Preceded by | Louis II |
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| Succeeded by | Carloman II |
| Born | c. 863-865 |
| Died | August 5, 882 |
Louis III (864 – August 5, 882) was the king of West Francia from 879 until his death in 882. The eldest son of king Louis II and his first wife Ansgarde of Burgundy, he succeeded his father and ruled jointly with his younger brother.
Legacy
Due to his victories against Vikings and other rulers, he became famous and loved by the Frankish people, however not very well know today, possibly due to his short reign.