Merovingian dynasty

Ruling family of the Franks (c. 481–751)

The Merovingian dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks from around the middle of the 5th century until Pepin the Short in 751. They first appear as "Kings of the Franks" in the Roman army of northern Gaul. By 509 they had united all the Franks and northern Gallo-Romans under their rule.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA. More on occurri.