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Carloman

Type Figure Region Frankish Kingdom Time c. 706–754 Also known as Carloman of the Franks、Carloman, son of Charles Martel

Carloman (c. 706–754) was the son of Charles Martel, mayor of the palace in the late Merovingian Frankish realm, and the elder brother of Pepin the S…

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  1. c. 706–741Eastern Francia (around Austrasia) · AustrasiaAs a son of Charles Martel, he grew up in the core circle of Frankish power during his father's rule, receiving military and administrative training alongside his brother Pepin, laying the foundation for the later partition of the kingdom.
  2. 741–747Austrasia · AustrasiaAfter Charles Martel's death in 741, he and his brother Pepin divided the Franks according to tradition: Carloman ruled the eastern part, Austrasia, while Pepin ruled the west. Nominally they assisted the Merovingian puppet kings, but in reality they held military and political power, and together suppressed revolts in Alemannia and elsewhere.
  3. 747–754Monte Soratte (Monte Soratte) · LazioIn 747 he resigned the office of mayor of the palace, first retiring to Monte Soratte near Rome, then becoming a monk at the Abbey of Monte Cassino. In 754 Carloman left Monte Cassino and returned to the Franks, attempting unsuccessfully to dissuade his brother Pepin from deposing the last Merovingian king, Childeric III; he was promptly detained by Pepin at Vienne, where he died the same year, and was buried at Monte Cassino.

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