THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Louis V of France

King of West Francia from 979 to 987

Louis V of France has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 967.

Born

in 967

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

Died: May 27, 987

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

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

Professions
politician

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 967 (Integrated Authority File) or in 966 (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 966

Precision: year · Rank: normal

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Louis V of France

    Family

    Mother
    Emma of Italy
    Sibling
    Arnulf
    Father
    Lothair of France
    Spouse
    Adelaide-Blanche of Anjou

    All birth date sources

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

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

    Questions people ask

    When did Louis V of France die?

    Louis V of France died on May 27, 987.