# Louis V - King of West Francia

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-v
Reign: 986–987
Born-Died: 967 - 987
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Louis+V&go=Go

His brief reign ended without an heir, opening the way for Hugh Capet.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Lothair](https://history-france.com/rulers/lothair)
- Succeeded by: [Hugh Capet](https://history-france.com/rulers/hugh-capet)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 987 - [Hugh Capet elected king](https://history-france.com/timeline/987-hugh-capet-elected-king)