Articles about the Franks
Articles about the Franks
Social system and rule under the Merovingians
The king was the ruler of the state and kingship was elective, but the only possible candidates were descendants of the Merovingian dynasty. Since...
Articles about the Franks
Carolingian Dynasty (714-768)
Charles Martel (714 – 741)
Pepin of Herstal died in 714 after uniting the Frankish state. His son Grimoald II died during Pepin’s lifetime. Nevertheless,...
Articles about the Franks
Charlemagne or Charles the Great (768 – 814) – King of the Franks
Pepin the Short died in 768. Shortly before his death he decided that his son Charles would rule over Austrasia and Neustria, while his...
Articles about the Franks
Development of Charlemagne’s state
Charlemagne (Charles) was tall and strong; he was fond of physical exercises, hunting and was no heavy drinker. He spoke Frankish, Latin and a...