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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.

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:

  • Clovis - founder of the Merovingian dynasty
  • Charles Martel - legendary 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.