After a lengthy period of internal strife marked by the intrigues of such women as Fredegund and Brunhild, this dynasty was reunited with the reacquisition of the kingdoms of Austrasia and Neustria.
After a lengthy period of internal strife marked by the intrigues of such women as Fredegund and Brunhild, this dynasty was reunited with the reacquisition of the kingdoms of Austrasia and Neustria. Named for a semi- mythical ancestor known as the "sea-fighter", they were supposed to possess magical powers due to their long hair. Power was yielded by mayors of the palace after the death of Dagobert. Originating with the Salian Franks, FTP, what was this French dynasty established by Chlotar I and Clovis?
After a lengthy period of internal strife marked by the intrigues of such women as Fredegund and Brunhild, this dynasty was reunited with the reacquisition of the kingdoms of Austrasia and Neustria.
Merovingian Dynasty