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.

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 supplanted by the …

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 of …

Much Merovingian art was intended to be portable, reflecting their still somewhat unsettled lifestyle, but the Merovingians also made a significant contribution to architecture by introducing the idea of a …

The Merovingians were a dynasty of Frankish kings who ruled in the region of ancient Gaul (more or less modern France) from the 5th to the 8th centuries, when the Carolingian dynasty took control.

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."

Jun 21, 2025 · The Merovingian dynasty ruled the Frankish Kingdom from the 5th to the 8th century, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and intrigue. The Merovingians were a branch of the Frankish …

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 deposed and the …