Merovingian - Revision history

Conrad Leviston at 12:57, 10 February 2007

2007-02-10T12:57:22Z

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	* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty		* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty
	* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king [[burial\|buried]] in the [[royal]] [[tomb]]s at St. Denis.		* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king [[burial\|buried]] in the [[royal]] [[tomb]]s at St. Denis.

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Conrad Leviston: Mentioned Merovec, deleted Charles Martel who was not a Merovingian

2007-02-10T12:50:43Z

Mentioned Merovec, deleted Charles Martel who was not a Merovingian

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	The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a [[dynasty\|line]] of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[8th century\|8th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] [[law]].		The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a [[dynasty\|line]] of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[8th century\|8th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] [[law]]. The dynasty derives its name from Merovech, a Frankish chief who helped beat back Attila the Hun on behalf of the [[Roman Empire]].

			The Merovingian kings declined in power, with gradually more control passing into the hands of the major domus, or mayor. By the end of the Merovingian reign kingship was merely titular, and with the aid of the [[pope]] the major domus was to become recognised as king, and kingship passed to the [[Carolingian]]s.
	The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.

	Famous Merovingian kings include:		Famous Merovingian kings include:
	* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty		* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty
	* ''Charles Martel'' - [[legend]]ary leader who is credited with halting [[Muslim]] expansion in Europe
	* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king [[burial\|buried]] in the [[royal]] [[tomb]]s at St. Denis.		* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king [[burial\|buried]] in the [[royal]] [[tomb]]s at St. Denis.

Cian: links

2006-10-11T00:59:57Z

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← Older revision		Revision as of 10:59, 11 October 2006
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	The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a line of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[8th century\|8th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] law.		The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a [[dynasty\|line]] of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[8th century\|8th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] [[law]].

	The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.		The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.



	Famous Merovingian kings include:		Famous Merovingian kings include:
	* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty		* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty
	* ''Charles Martel'' - ~~legendary~~ leader who is credited with halting ~~Muslin~~ expansion in Europe		* ''Charles Martel'' - [[legend]]ary leader who is credited with halting [[Muslim]] expansion in Europe
	* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king buried in the royal ~~tombs~~ at St. Denis.		* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king [[burial\|buried]] in the [[royal]] [[tomb]]s at St. Denis.

ThorgrimrGunnarrsson: typo fix 8th century

2006-10-11T00:14:41Z

typo fix 8th century

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	The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a line of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[~~7th~~ century\|~~7th~~]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] law.		The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a line of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century\|6th]], [[7th century\|7th]], and [[8th century\|8th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] law.
	The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.		The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.

Sabine at 21:15, 10 October 2006

2006-10-10T21:15:56Z

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The term '''Merovingian''' refers to a line of [[Frank]]ish [[king]]s who ruled central [[Europe]] in the [[6th century|6th]], [[7th century|7th]], and [[7th century|7th]] centuries. They occupy almost a transitional role from earlier [[Germanic]] tribal rule to the [[feudal]] system and [[Roman]]-influenced [[medieval]] law.
The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s.

Famous Merovingian kings include:
* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty
* ''Charles Martel'' - legendary leader who is credited with halting Muslin expansion in Europe
* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king buried in the royal tombs at St. Denis.