Dagobert I
Dagobert I (Latin: Dagobertus; c. 603/605 – 19 January 639) was King of the Franks. He ruled Austrasia (623–634) and Neustria and Burgundy (629–639). He has been described as the last king of the Merovingian dynasty to wield real royal power. Dagobert was the first Frankish king to be buried in the royal tombs at the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Dagobert I | |
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King of the Franks | |
Contemporary effigy of Dagobert from a gold triens | |
King in Austrasia | |
Reign | 623–634 |
Predecessor | Chlothar II |
Successor | Sigebert III |
King in Neustria and Burgundy | |
Reign | October 629 – 19 January 639 |
Predecessor | Chlothar II |
Successor | Clovis II |
Born | c. 605/603 |
Died | 19 January 639 (aged 35-36) Épinay-sur-Seine |
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Dynasty | Merovingian |
Father | Chlothar II |
Mother | Haldetrude |
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