Theuderic III

Theodoric III. (* Probably 653, † September 2 between 690 and 12 April 691 ) was 673 and 675-691 King of Neustria and Burgundy, as well as from 679 and king of Austrasia. He was king of all the Franks This further establishment. He descended from the Merovingian dynasty.

He was the second son of Clovis II from his second marriage with Bathilde and the brother of his predecessor in Neustria and Burgundy, Chlothar III ..

Proclaimed from his home Meier Ebroin 673 to the king, Theodoric defeated his brother Childeric II of Austrasia, was shaved and exiled to the abbey of Saint - Denis. After Childeric's death 675 he was reinstated, but the rule had held the house Meier. After the death of Dagobert II of Austrasia and Ebroins the whole Frankish empire was united under a single ruler under Theodoric the first time in a long time. In the battle of the Tertry Austric house Meier Pippin won decisively, was characterized Meier house all parts of the empire and was called princeps francorum most powerful man. He took Theuderic in a kind of hostage, but retained for the sake of form, the Merovingian kingdom in. Theuderic lived meaningless until his death in Neustria. He was buried in Arras in the church of Saint- Vaast. Successor as king was his eldest son Clovis III.

Marriages and descendants

  • NN Crotlinde * 670
  • Clovis ( uncertain origin) of Austrasia * 670
  • Bertrada the Elderly * 676
  • Clovis III. * 682
  • Childebert III. * 683
  • Chlothar IV * 685 (parentage uncertain)
Chlothar III. Basilica of St Denis Dagobert II. Battle of Tertry Abbey of St. Vaast Clovis IV Amalberga of Maubeuge Chlothar IV. Integrated Authority File
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