Lothair of France

King of West Francia from 954 to 986
Person human Q242832
Lothair of France
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Lothair of France

Summary

Lothair of France is a human[1]. Born in Laon[2], he… he was born on 941[3]. He passed away in Laon[4]. He died on March 2, 986[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Lothair of France was born in Laon[2].
  • Lothair of France passed away in Laon[4].
  • Lothair of France was born on 941[3].
  • Lothair of France died on March 2, 986[5].
  • Lothair of France is buried at Basilica of Saint-Remi[8].
  • Lothair of France's father was Louis IV of France[9].
  • Lothair of France's mother was Gerberga of Saxony[10].
  • Among Lothair of France's spouses was Emma of Italy[11].
  • A child of Lothair of France was Louis V of France[12].
  • A child of Lothair of France was Arnulf[13].
  • Lothair of France held citizenship in France[14].
  • Lothair of France's professions included politician[6].
  • Lothair of France held the position of king of West Francia[15].
  • Lothair of France is recorded as male[16].
  • Lothair of France's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lothair of France's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty[18].
  • Lothair of France's Commons category is recorded as Lothair of France[19].
  • Lothair of France's given name is recorded as Lothair[20].
  • Lothair of France's given name is recorded as Lothaire[21].
  • Lothair of France's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Lothair of France's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Lothair of France's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[24].
  • Lothair of France's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Lothair of France's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Lothaire'}[26].
  • Lothair of France's sibling is recorded as Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lothair of France's place of birth was Laon[2]. He was born on 941[3]. His father was Louis IV of France[9]. His mother was Gerberga of Saxony[10].

Career and Affiliations

Lothair of France's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of king of West Francia[15].

Personal Life

Among Lothair of France's spouses was Emma of Italy[11]. Children include Louis V of France[12], a politician[28], 0967–0987[29] and Arnulf[13], an archbishop[30], 0901–1021[31], of Kingdom of France[32].

Death and Burial

Lothair of France died on March 2, 986[5]. He passed away in Laon[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Remi[8].

Why It Matters

Lothair of France ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Lothair of France born?

Born in Laon[2], Lothair of France…

Where did Lothair of France die?

Lothair of France died in Laon[4].

Who were Lothair of France's parents?

Lothair of France's father was Louis IV of France[9]. Lothair of France's mother was Gerberga of Saxony[10].

Who was Lothair of France married to?

Lothair of France's spouses include Emma of Italy[11].

What did Lothair of France do for work?

Lothair of France worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Latin
    Family Carolingian dynasty
    Place of birth Laon
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