Challenge to the throne of King Æthelred II of England
Challenge to the throne of King Æthelred II of England
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 979. This year saw 2 significant events.
10th Century970s
979 Timeline
Challenge to the throne of King Æthelred II of England
Challenge to the throne of King Æthelred II of England
Louis V is crowned King of West Francia, co-reigning with his father Lothair until 986
Louis V (966 or 967 – 22 May 987), also known as Louis the Lazy (French: Louis le Fainéant), was a king of West Francia from 979 (co-reigning first with his father Lothair until 986) to his early...
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- What happened in 979?
- In 979, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Challenge to the throne of King Æthelred II of England, Louis V is crowned King of West Francia, co-reigning with his father Lothair until 986.