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 …

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 …

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 …

The Merovingian Dynasty refers to a ruling family of the Franks that held power in parts of present-day France, Belgium, and Germany from the 5th to the mid-8th century AD.

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.

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 …