Carloman I

Carloman I (28 June 751 – 4 December 771), also Karlmann, was king of the Franks from 768 until he died in 771. He was the second surviving son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon and was a younger brother of Charlemagne. His death allowed Charlemagne to take all of Francia and begin his expansion into other kingdoms.

This article is about the first Frankish king named Carloman. For his uncle, the first Carloman of the Carolingian dynasty, see Carloman (mayor of the palace).

Carloman I
A denarius minted by Carloman I
King of the Franks
Reign9 October 768 – 4 December 771
PredecessorPepin the Short
SuccessorCharles I
Born28 June 751
Died4 December 771(771-12-04) (aged 20)
SpouseGerberga
IssuePepin
HouseCarolingian dynasty
FatherPepin the Short
MotherBertrada of Laon
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