Historical Events tagged with "lothaire"
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Politics & Government
Louis V Ascends as Last Carolingian King
March 2nd, 986 1039 years ago
Following the death of King Lothaire II, his son Louis V was declared king of West Francia. Louis, a minor at the time, faced difficulties in uniting the nobility and maintaining control over his father's realms. This transition marked the end of Carolingian rule in West Francia, leading to a power vacuum and a shift towards feudal fragmentation. Louis V's reign would prove to be brief, lasting only till his death in 987, which further complicated the Carolingian legacy in France.
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