Theodoric IV
Theodoric IV (born after 711—died 737) was the penultimate ruler of the Merovingian dynasty, the son of Dagobert III; he was king of the Franks from 721. A puppet who was controlled by Charles Martel, the grandfather of Charlemagne, Theodoric was totally ignored by chroniclers of the day.
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Theodoric IV
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01 January 2026
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November 13, 2026