Historical Figures

Childeric III(693 - 755)

Childeric is the last Merovingian king. He is the son of Chilpéric II. In 737 he was sent to a monastery by Charles Martel. The latter, before dying, divides his kingdom between his sons, Pépin and Carloman. The two brothers dare not officially take the crown. The two brothers recall Childeric III to the throne, as a symbol of Merovingian authority. But he lets Pépin govern in his place. In 751, Pepin was elected king with the agreement of Pope Zacharias. Childeric is deposed, tonsured and sent to a monastery where he will die in 754. That's the end of the Merovingians.