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Rudolph of France

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Rudolph
King of Western Francia
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King of the Franks (more...)
Reign13 July 923 – 14/15 January 936
Coronation13 July 923, St Médard, Soissons
PredecessorRobert I
SuccessorLouis IV
Bornc. 890
Died14/(936-01-15)15 January 936
(c. aged 45–46)
SpouseEmma of France
HouseBosonid
FatherRichard the Justiciar
MotherAdelaide of Auxerre

Rudolph (also Radulf, Ralph, or Raoul) (c. 890 – 15 January 936) was the Duke of Burgundy between 921 and 923. He was King of France from July 13, 923 until his death. He married Emma of France, daughter of Robert I of France and Béatrice of Vermandois. The nobles elected him King of France after his father-in-law died.