Who were the Merovingian?

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The Merovingian dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks from the middle of the 5th century until 751. They first appear as “Kings of the Franks” in the Roman army of northern Gaul. By 509 they had united all the Franks and northern Gaulish Romans under their rule. Wikipedia

The Merovingian kingdoms at their height (the Saxons and Bretons also paid tribute to the Merovingian Kings, though at different times)


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