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Louis II, known as Louis the Stammerer (French: Louis le Bègue; 1 November 846 – 10 April 879), was the king of Aquitaine and later the king of West Francia. He was the eldest son of Emperor Charles the Bald and Ermentrude of Orléans. Louis the Stammerer was physically weak and outlived his father by a year and a half.
Aug 20, 2005 · Louis the Stammerer (November 1, 846 — April 10, 879; French: Louis le Bègue), was the eldest son of Charles the Bald and Ermentrude of Orléans. He succeeded his younger brother in Aquitaine in 866 and his father in France in 877, though he was never crowned Emperor.
Louis II (1 November 846 — 10 April 879) nicknamed the Stammerer (French: le Bègue) was the King of West Francia from 877 until his death in 879. He was the oldest son and the second child of King Charles II of France and Ermentrude of Orléans. He succeded his father as king in October 877 and was crowned two days after his accession.
Apr 6, 2024 · Louis The Stammerer. French: Louis Le Bègue. Born: 846. Died: April 10, 879, Compiègne, Fr. (aged 33) Title / Office: king (877-879), Francia Occidentalis. House / Dynasty: Carolingian dynasty. Notable Family Members: son Louis III.
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Louis II, known as Louis the Stammerer ( French: Louis le Bègue; 1 November 846 – 10 April 879), was the king of Aquitaine and later the king of West Francia. He was the eldest son of Emperor Charles the Bald and Ermentrude of Orléans.
Louis the Stammerer is another name for Louis II, king of France from 1137 to 1180. He was known for his stuttering problem and his involvement in the Second Crusade.
Mar 6, 2024 · Louis the Stammerer as a prince was, after the mid-860s, generally competent and loyal, and was treated as such by Charles the Bald. Louis’ rebellion in 862 was damaging to Charles’ authority and to the political relationship between the two men; but it was also a one-off, and its effects wore off with time.
