Battle of Tertry
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The Battle of Tertry, fought in 687, was a pivotal clash between the Frankish kingdoms of Neustria and Austrasia. Pippin II, the mayor of the palace of Austrasia, decisively defeated Theuderic III of Neustria. This victory established Pippin II as the sole effective ruler of the Franks, consolidating power under the Carolingian dynasty. The battle marked a significant step in the rise of the Carolingians, who would eventually replace the Merovingian kings and forge a vast empire. This event is crucial in understanding the political landscape of the early Middle Ages and the foundation of future European powers.123
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FranceAustrasian hegemony and the rise of the Pippinids…II defeated the Neustrians at Tertry in 687 and reunified northern Francia under his own control during the next decade. Austrasia and Neustria were reunited under a series of Merovingian kings, who retained much traditional power and authority while Pippin II consolidated his position as mayor of the palace. At…
Read More…II defeated the Neustrians at Tertry in 687 and reunified northern Francia under his own control during the next decade. Austrasia and Neustria were reunited under a series of Merovingian kings, who retained much traditional power and authority while Pippin II consolidated his position as mayor of the palace. At…
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Pippin II…the Neustrians in 687 at Tertry (near Péronne) and became sole effective ruler of the Franks. He nevertheless retained Theuderic III on the throne and after his death replaced him with three successive Merovingian kings. After several years of warfare Pippin defeated the Frisians on his northeastern border (689) and…
Read More…the Neustrians in 687 at Tertry (near Péronne) and became sole effective ruler of the Franks. He nevertheless retained Theuderic III on the throne and after his death replaced him with three successive Merovingian kings. After several years of warfare Pippin defeated the Frisians on his northeastern border (689) and…
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