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Childeric III

Merovingian King of the Franks
Years: 717 - 754

Childeric III (c. 717 – c. 754) is the last King of the Franks in the Merovingian dynasty from 743 to his deposition by Pope Zachary in March 752.

Once Childeric is deposed, the Pope crowns Pepin the Short, father of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks in Soissons.