Louis IV of France

Louis IV, called d'Outremer or Transmarinus, 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. His reign is mostly known thanks to the Annals of Flodoard and the later Historiae of Richerus.

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politics · King of West Francia from 936 to 954 · politician · also Louis IV of France, Louis d'Outremer, d'Outremer, Transmarinus, Ludwig IV. König von Frankreich, der Überseeische, France

Born 1 September 0920 · Died 10 September 0954 · Q193658

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Career landmark: king of West Francia (0936–0954).
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Career landmark: coronation.
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