The last ruler from this dynasty was deposed by a decree issued by Pope Zachary, after which his head was shaved by his successor. A series of "do nothing kings" from this family ruled starting with the reign of Sigebert III, who succeeded the last independent ruler of this dynasty, Dagobert I. Supposedly descended from a sea beast known as the Quinotaur, this dynasty established Salic Law. After defeating the Alemanni at Tolbiac, a king from this family was baptized by Saint Remigius through the influence of his Burgundian wife Clothilde. For 10 points, name this Frankish dynasty that gave up power to the Mayors of the Palace and was ruled at one point by Clovis.
The last ruler from this dynasty was deposed by a decree issued by Pope Zachary, after which his head was shaved by his successor. A series of "do nothing kings" from this family ruled starting with the reign of Sigebert III, who succeeded the last independent ruler of this dynasty, Dagobert I. Supposedly descended from a sea beast known as the Quinotaur, this dynasty established Salic Law. After defeating the Alemanni at Tolbiac, a king from this family was baptized by Saint Remigius through the influence of his Burgundian wife Clothilde. For 10 points, name this Frankish dynasty that gave up power to the Mayors of the Palace and was ruled at one point by Clovis.
The last ruler from this dynasty was deposed by a decree issued by Pope Zachary, after which his head was shaved by his successor.
Merovingian Dynasty