# Louis the Pious - King of the Franks, Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/louis-the-pious
Reign: 814–840
Born-Died: 778 - 840
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_the_Pious

Charlemagne's son, whose attempts to keep the empire united were undermined by revolts of his own sons.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charlemagne](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charlemagne)
- Succeeded by: [Louis the German](https://germany-history.com/rulers/louis-the-german)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 814 - [Death of Charlemagne](https://germany-history.com/timeline/814-death-of-charlemagne)