Childebert III

Childebert III (born c. 678/679—died 711) was the son of Theodoric III and, from 695, puppet king of the Franks. He was totally dominated by Pippin II, the Austrasian mayor of the palace and Charlemagne’s great-grandfather.

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Date Published: 22 February 2024

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