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Louis the Younger

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Louis the Younger c.830-882, German king, ruler (876-82) over Saxony, Franconia, and Thuringia, son of Louis the German . He shared the succession to his father's lands with his brothers Carloman (d. 880) and Charles the Fat (later Emperor of the West Charles III ). In 876 at Andernach, Louis the Younger defeated his uncle, Emperor of the West Charles II (Charles the Bald), who had claimed a portion of Louis's share of Lotharingia. Louis attempted twice (879, 880) to win France from the grandsons of Charles II, Louis III and Carloman, but instead settled for the cession of the ... Read more
Louis Bonaparte
Louis Bonaparte The French statesman Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846), younger brother of Napoleon...from 1806 to 1810. Louis Bonaparte was born...satisfied with his younger brother's actions...interests of France; Louis, however, chose...Romagna campaign. His younger son, Charles ... Read more
Louis VII
known as Louis the Younger (born 1120—died Sept...carried on a long rivalry with Louis (1152–74) marked by...warfare and constant intrigue. Louis was joined by Conrad III...failed in all its objectives. Louis VII Louis VII Louis VII Read more

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