Rudolph of France
King of West Francia from 923 to 936 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rudolph (French: Rodolphe), sometimes called Ralph (Raoul; c. 890 – 14/15 January 936), was the king of France from 923 until his death in 936. He was elected to succeed his father-in-law, Robert I, and spent much of his reign defending his realm from Viking raids.
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Rudolph | |
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King of West Francia | |
Reign | 13 July 923 – 14/15 January 936 |
Coronation | 13 July 923, St Médard, Soissons |
Predecessor | Robert I |
Successor | Louis IV |
Born | c. 890 |
Died | 14/(936-01-15)15 January 936 (c. aged 45–46) Auxerre |
Burial | Abbey of Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Denis-lès-Sens [fr] |
Spouse | Emma of France |
House | Bivinids |
Father | Richard, Duke of Burgundy |
Mother | Adelaide of Auxerre |
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