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Portrait of Chlothar IV

France

Chlothar IV

Reign
717719
Life
685–719

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Cover of The Merovingian Kingdoms, 450–751

The Merovingian Kingdoms, 450–751

Ian Wood

Another puppet Merovingian, Chlothar IV's installation by Charles Martel.

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