The Merovingian dynasty (/ ˌmɛrəˈvɪndʒiən /) was the ruling family of the Franks from around the middle of the 5th century until Pepin the Short in 751. [1]

Merovingian dynasty, Frankish dynasty (ad 476–750) traditionally reckoned as the “first race” of the kings of France. A brief treatment of the Merovingians follows.

Mar 13, 2023 · The Merovingian Dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks from roughly 481 when Clovis I ascended the throne of the Salian Franks until 751 when Childeric III was …

Explore the Order of the Merovingian Dynasty—featuring royal lineages, timelines, maps, biographies, and historical insights on Frankish kings.

Dec 9, 2025 · The Merovingian Kingdom was the realm of the early medieval Franks under their Merovingian dynasty. In broad terms it comprised most of what is now France, along with parts …

"Merovingian" is the name of the dynasty he founded (taken from the name of his perhaps legendary ancestor Merovech), which reigned until a.d. 751 and traditionally has been …

The Merovingian Dynasty was an early medieval ruling family of the Franks, traditionally traced back to the semilegendary figure Merovech, whose name translates to "born of the sea."

The Merovingians were a dynasty of Frankish kings who ruled a frequently fluctuating area, largely corresponding to ancient Gaul, from the fifth to the eighth century.

Dec 25, 2025 · France - Merovingian, Carolingian, Monarchy: The period of the Merovingian and Carolingian Frankish dynasties (450–987) encompasses the early Middle Ages.

Feb 6, 2024 · The Merovingians were the ruling family of the Franks from roughly 481 CE, when Clovis I rose to power, until 751, when the last Merovingian king was overthrown and …