Rudolph of France

Rudolph
King of West Francia
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)
Auxerre
Burial
Abbey of Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Denis-lès-Sens
SpouseEmma of France
HouseBivinids
FatherRichard the Justiciar
MotherAdelaide of Auxerre

Rudolph (French: Rodolphe), sometimes called Ralph (French: Raoul; c. 890 – 14/15 January 936), was the king of West Francia (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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