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Childeric

Proper noun

Meaning

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Childeric (plural m)

(rare) A male given name of mainly historical use, borne by several kings of the Franks.

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Examples

Childeric died in 482 and was buried in Tournai; Clovis succeeded him as king. Source: Internet

In 743, the brothers placed Childeric III on the throne to curb separatism in the periphery of the realm, and he was the last Merovingian king. Source: Internet

Career Childeric succeeded his father Merovech as king of the Salian Franks, traditionally in 457 or 458. By 457 at the latest he was the ruler of the Franks in the territory covering Tournai and the Lys valley. Source: Internet

Marriage, children, and death Gregory of Tours, in Libri Historiarum (Book ii.12), records the story of the expulsion of Childeric by the Salian Franks for seducing their wives. Source: Internet

Pope Stephen II backs Pepin against the Merovingian king, Childeric the Stupid, to become King of All Franks. Source: Internet

He returned only when a faithful servant advised him that he could safely do so by sending him half of a gold piece that Childeric had split with him before his exile. Source: Internet

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