Louis III of France

Louis III (c. 863 - August 5, 882), king of Western Francia, was the eldest son of King Louis the Stammerer and Ansgarde, and became king, jointly with his brother Carloman, on his father's death in 879.

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863 - August 5 - 882 - Louis the Stammerer - Carloman - 879

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Some nobles advocated electing him as sole king, but eventually both brothers were elected kings. Although doubts were cast upon their legitimacy, the brothers obtained recognition and in March 880 divided their father's realm at Amiens, Louis received Francia (Neustria).

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880 - Amiens - Francia - Neustria

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However, Duke Boso had renounced his allegiance to both brothers and had been elected King of Provence. In the summer of 880 the brothers Carloman and Louis marched against him, took Macon and the northern parts of Boso's realm. They united their forces with those of Charles the Fat and unsuccessfully besieged Vienne from August to November.

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Boso - King of Provence - 880 - Louis - Macon - Charles the Fat - Vienne

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Louis achieved a victory against the Norman pirates at Saucourt-en-Vimeu, in 881.

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Norman - 881

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He died in August 882 at Saint Denis without an heir, and left his brother Carloman as the sole king.

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882 - Saint Denis - Carloman

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