# Lothair - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/lothair
Reign: 954–986
Born-Died: 941 - 986
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Lothair&go=Go

The penultimate Carolingian king of West Francia pursued influence in Lotharingia.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Louis IV](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-iv)
- Succeeded by: [Louis V](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-v)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 954 - [Lothair becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/954-lothair-becomes-king)
- 978 - [Otto II invades West Francia](https://history-france.com/timeline/978-otto-ii-invades-west-francia)