Events from 751

Childeric III deposed - last Merovingian king tonsured and sent to monastery, Merovingian dynasty ends after 275 years

Pepin crowned King of the Franks - anointed by bishops at Soissons, Carolingian dynasty officially begins

Merovingian legacy - established Francia, made it Catholic, created basis for France and Holy Roman Empire, legendary long-haired kings

Construction begins on Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, masterpieces of Buddhist art

Pure Light Dharani Sutra printed in Korea - world's oldest surviving woodblock print