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Rise of the Carolingian Family

Type Event Region Western Europe Time 701–800

In the 8th century, the Carolingians rose from mayors of the palace to replace the Merovingians through Charles Martel's military victories, Pepin's …

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  1. 701–741Frankish Kingdom · FranksCarolingian mayors of the palace such as Charles Martel consolidated power through military achievement, defeating invading enemies at Poitiers, and the family's influence surpassed that of the nominal Merovingian kings.
  2. 751–756Francia and Italy · Western EuropePepin deposed the Merovingians and made himself king, and allied with the pope through the Donation, granting the Carolingians the legitimacy of sacred kingship and influence in Italy.
  3. 760–800Western Europe · Western EuropePepin conquered Aquitaine and other regions; Charlemagne inherited and expanded royal authority, with Carolingian rule covering most of Western Europe, completing the family's rise within the century.

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