Person
Louis III of France
King of West Francia (France)
Louis III (863/65 – 5 August 882) is the King of France, at this time still called West Francia, from 879 until his death.
The second son of Louis the Stammerer and his first wife, Ansgarde, he succeeds his father to reign jointly with his younger brother Carloman II, who becomes sole ruler on Louis's death.
His short reign is marked by military success.