Louis IV of France
King of West Francia from 936 to 954 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis IV (920/921[1] – 10 September 954[2]), called d'Outremer or Transmarinus ("From overseas"), reigned as King of West Francia from 936 to 954. A member of the Carolingian dynasty, he was the only son of king Charles the Simple and his second wife Eadgifu of Wessex, daughter of King Edward the Elder of Wessex.[3] His reign is mostly known thanks to the Annals of Flodoard and the later Historiae of Richerus.
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| Louis IV | |
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| King of West Francia | |
| Reign | 936–954 |
| Coronation | 936 in Laon |
| Predecessor | Rudolph |
| Successor | Lothair |
| Born | 920 / 921 Laon |
| Died | 10 September 954 (aged 33–34) Reims |
| Burial | Saint-Remi Abbey, Reims, France |
| Spouse | Gerberga of Saxony |
| Issue Detail | |
| House | Carolingian |
| Father | Charles the Simple |
| Mother | Eadgifu of Wessex |
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