Louis V le Fainéant
King of West Francia · 986-987 · born in 967, died on 22 May 987
Son of Lothair, Louis V was the last Carolingian king of West Francia. His fifteen-month reign left few traces.
He died in 987, the victim of a hunting accident. His death opened the way to the election of Hugh Capet, founder of the Capetian dynasty.
In the tree of power
- Era: Carolingians
- Predecessor: Lothaire (954-986)
- Successor: Hugues Capet (987-996)