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 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."