# Louis II the Stammerer - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-ii-the-stammerer
Reign: 877–879
Born-Died: 846 - 879
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+II+the+Stammerer&go=Go

Succeeded Charles the Bald during a period of strong aristocratic power and Viking pressure.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles II the Bald](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-ii-the-bald)
- Succeeded by: [Louis III and Carloman II](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-iii-and-carloman-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 877 - [Capitulary of Quierzy](https://history-france.com/timeline/877-capitulary-of-quierzy)
- 879 - [West Francia divided between Louis III and Carloman II](https://history-france.com/timeline/879-west-francia-divided-between-louis-iii-and-carloman-ii)