921-954. King of France from 936. His reign
was marked by the rebellion of nobles who
refused to recognize his authority. As a
result of his liberality they were able to
build powerful feudal lordships. He was
raised in England after his father Charles
III, the Simple, had been overthrown 922 by
Robert I. After the death of Raoul, Robert's
brother-in-law and successor, Louis was
chosen by the nobles to be king. He had
difficulties with his vassal Hugh the Great,
and skirmishes with the Hungarians, who had
invaded S France.