Louis III of France
King of West Francia from 879 to 882 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis III (863/65 – 5 August 882) was King of West Francia (precursor to France) from 879 until his death in 882. He succeeded his father Louis the Stammerer, and ruled over West Francia in tandem with his brother Carloman II. Louis controlled the northern part of West Francia (Neustria), including the capital of Paris, while Carloman controlled the southern portion (Aquitania). Louis ruled from March 880 to 5 August 882, when he died and left the rest of West Francia to his brother. His short reign was profoundly influenced by his military success, including his defeating Vikings in August 881.
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| Louis III | |
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| King of West Francia | |
| Reign | 10 April 879 – 5 August 882 |
| Coronation | September 879 |
| Predecessor | Louis the Stammerer |
| Successor | Carloman II |
| Co-Monarch | Carloman II |
| Born | 863/865 St Denis |
| Died | 5 August 882 (aged 18-19/16-17) St Denis, Île-de-France, Neustria |
| Burial | |
| Dynasty | Carolingian |
| Father | Louis II |
| Mother | Ansgarde of Burgundy |
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