| Theuderic IV | |
|---|---|
) Theuderic IV from Guillaume Rouillé's Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum | |
| King of the Franks | |
| Reign | 721–737 |
| Predecessor | Chilperic II |
| Successor | Hiatus (next: Childeric III) |
| Mayor of the Palace | Charles Martel |
| Born | c. 712 |
| Died | 737 (aged 24–25) |
| Issue | Childeric III? |
| Dynasty | Merovingian |
| Father | Dagobert III |
Theuderic IV (c. 712 – 737) or Theuderich, Theoderic, or Theodoric; in French, Thierry was the Merovingian King of the Franks from 721 until his death in 737. He was the son of king Dagobert III.[1]
During his reign, his realm was controlled by the mayor of the palace, Charles Martel, who kept him in custody, first in Chelles Abbey, then in Château-Thierry.
After his death, the Frankish throne remained vacant for seven years, until Pepin the Short arranged for Childeric III, the last Merovingian king, to succeed him. Theuderic IV may have been the father of Childeric III, but this remains uncertain.[1]
References
- ^ a b Rosenwein 2009, p. 84.
Sources
- Rosenwein, Barbara H. (2009). A Short History of the Middle Ages. University of Toronto.
| Preceded by Chlothar IV Chilperic II | King of the Franks 721–737 | Succeeded by Charles Martel (Acting) |