General Notes

Louis III (c. 863 - August 5, 882) was king of France from 879 to 882. The son of Louis II and Ansgarde, he succeeded in 879 along with his brother Carloman. Out of the following partition of the country, Louis got Francia and Neustria. He achieved a victory against the Normans pirates at Saucourt-en-Vimeu, in 881. When he died without heir at Saint Denis in 882, his brother was left sole regent.

King of Western Francia
879 - 882

Preceded by:
Louis II
Succeeded by:
Carloman