Childebert III

King of the Franks · 695-711 · born in 678, died on 14 April 711

Son of Theuderic III, Childebert III was king of the Franks from 695 to 711. Pépin of Herstal largely dominated the political life of the kingdom, but the king retained his own functions and legitimacy.

Later tradition gave him the nickname “the Just”. He died in 711.

In the tree of power

• Era: Merovingians
• Predecessor: Clovis IV (691-695)
• Successor: Dagobert III (711-715)

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