THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Louis IV of France

King of West Francia from 936 to 954

Louis IV of France has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists September 6, 921 in Laon.

Born

September 6, 921

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: September 15, 954

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Laon
Professions
politician
Citizenship
West Francia

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: September 6, 921 (No external source identified) or in September 920 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in September 920

Precision: month · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

No external source identified

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    More about Louis IV of France

    Family

    Child
    Matilda of France
    Spouse
    Gerberga of Saxony
    Mother
    Eadgifu of Wessex
    Child
    Lothair of France
    Sibling
    Gisela of France
    Father
    Charles the Simple
    Child
    Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    No external source identified

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Louis IV of France born?

    Louis IV of France was born in Laon.

    When did Louis IV of France die?

    Louis IV of France died on September 15, 954.