Events Tagged: "Dagobert"

Dagobert I made king of Austrasia - Chlothar's son, last effective Merovingian king, rules from Metz

Death of Chlothar II - Dagobert I inherits all Francia, briefly restores royal power and prestige

Dagobert patronizes arts - commissions St. Eligius (master goldsmith), builds Saint-Denis basilica, cultural flowering

Death of Dagobert I - last strong Merovingian king dies, buried at Saint-Denis, sons are children, mayors dominate