Chlotar IV

Chlotar IV (died 719) was allegedly the Merovingian king of Austrasia, placed on the throne by the mayor of the palace, Charles Martel, in 718/719 in order to check the pretensions of the Neustrian Chilperic II. His exact genealogy is uncertain.

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Article Title: Chlotar IV

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Date Published: 01 January 2026

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Access Date: November 14, 2026