# Louis III and Carloman II - Kings of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-iii-and-carloman-ii
Reign: 879–882
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+III+and+Carloman+II&go=Go

Brothers who divided authority while defending West Francia from Viking attacks.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Louis II the Stammerer](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-ii-the-stammerer)
- Succeeded by: [Carloman II](https://history-france.com/rulers/carloman-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 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)
- 881 - [Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu](https://history-france.com/timeline/881-battle-of-saucourt-en-vimeu)