Lothair of France
Lothair (French: Lothaire; Latin: Lothārius; 941 – 2 March 986), sometimes called Lothair II, III or IV, was the penultimate Carolingian king of West Francia, reigning from 10 September 954 until his death in 986.
| Lothair | |
|---|---|
Bust of Lothair, c. 1140, from the Musée Saint Rémi at Reims | |
| King of West Francia | |
| Reign | 10 September 954 – 2 March 986 |
| Coronation | 12 November 954 |
| Predecessor | Louis IV |
| Successor | Louis V |
| Born | 941 Laon |
| Died | 2 March 986 (aged 44) Laon |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Emma of Italy (m. 965) |
| Issue | Louis V of France Arnulf, Archbishop of Reims (illegitimate) |
| House | Carolingian |
| Father | Louis IV of France |
| Mother | Gerberga of Saxony |
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