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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]]. |
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The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s. |
The dynastic successors to the Merovingians were the [[Carolingian]]s. |
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Famous Merovingian kings include: |
Famous Merovingian kings include: |
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* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty |
* ''Clovis'' - founder of the Merovingian dynasty |
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* ''Charles Martel'' - |
* ''Charles Martel'' - [[legend]]ary leader who is credited with halting [[Muslim]] expansion in Europe |
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* ''Dagobert I'' - one of the last powerful Merovingian kings, and the first king buried in the royal |
* ''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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Revision as of 11:59, 11 October 2006
The term Merovingian refers to a line of Frankish kings who ruled central Europe in the 6th, 7th, and 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 Carolingians.
Famous Merovingian kings include:
