Emma of Italy

Emma of Italy
Queen consort of Western Francia
Tenure965–986
Bornc. 948
SpouseLothair of France
(m. 965; died 986)
IssueLouis V
HouseBoso
FatherLothair II of Italy
MotherAdelaide of Italy

Emma of Italy (c. 948 – after 987) was Queen of Western Francia as the wife of King Lothair, whom she married in 965.[1][2] Their son, Louis V, was the last Carolingian king.

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