One of the Kings of the Franks established in northwest Gaul in the mid-5th century. Possible father of Merovig.

Legendary ancestor who gave his name to this line of kings. Possible son of Clodio.

Both a Germanic king and the Roman administrator of the province of Gallia Belgica. At his death, power passed to his son Clovis.

Sole King of the Franks after having conquered a number of territories and eliminated his opponents. A convert to Catholicism, he received the support of the Church.

The sole surviving son of Clovis in 558. Reunified Gaul for several years. Supposed to have been cruel and cunning.

A scholarly king. He had Galswintha assassinated in order to marry Fredegund.

Crowned king very at a very young age, he became sole King of the Franks in 613. Promulgated the Edict of Paris in 614, which brought peace to the entire kingdom.

A conquering king. Surrounded by good advisors (like Eligius), he developed a brilliant court and richly endowed the monastery of Saint-Denis. He was immortalized in the 17th century by the song The Good King Dagobert.