Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Louis III Biography and Timeline

Follow Louis III through 3 dated historical records for France.

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Louis III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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879–881Years on this page

879 Succession

King · Paris · House / House of Carolingian

Succeeds as King of France, while his brother Carloman rules south France

Role range: 0879-0882

881 Battle of Pontheiu

King · Pontheiu · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Defeats the Normans

Role range: 0879-0882

881

Battle of Saucourt

King · Saucourt · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Defeats the Vikings

Role range: 0879-0882

Records, sources and methodology

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