# Louis IV - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-iv
Reign: 936–954
Born-Died: 920 - 954
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+IV&go=Go

Returned from exile in England and struggled with the powerful Hugh the Great.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Rudolph](https://history-france.com/rulers/rudolph)
- Succeeded by: [Lothair](https://history-france.com/rulers/lothair)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 936 - [Louis IV returns from England](https://history-france.com/timeline/936-louis-iv-returns-from-england)
- 954 - [Lothair becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/954-lothair-becomes-king)