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Kingdom of Aquitania (Franks)
Kingdom of Aquitania
Establishment
January 630: When Frankish sub-king Chlothar died in 628, Dagobert, in accordance with his father's wishes, granted a subkingdom to his younger brother Charibert II. This subkingdom, commonly called Aquitaine, was a new creation.
Chronology
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The duchy of Aquitaine as a quasi-independent realm within the Frankish empire established itself by 700 under Odo the Great.
January 701: The duchy of Aquitaine as a quasi-independent realm within the Frankish empire established itself during the second half of the 7th century, certainly by 700 under Odo the Great.
The Frankish Kingdom was partitioned and reuinited several times as the Frankish rulers used to divide their territories equally among their heirs. This lead also to a number of wars and revolts.
January 716: In 715 Odo the great declared himself independent during the civil war raging in Gaul. No other time seems reasonable for the acquisition of Potiers and neighboring territories since an attempt to conquer limoges by Wolf I was unsuccessful in 673.
2.1.Partition of the Frankish Kingdom (630/40)
When Chlothar II died in 628, Dagobert, in accordance with his father's wishes, granted a subkingdom to his younger brother Charibert II. This subkingdom, commonly called Aquitaine, was a new creation.
2.2.Frankish Civil War
Was a war between Teilreiche of the Frankish Kingdom (polities emerging from the hereditary divisions of the Frankish Kingdom that repeatedly divided and reunited). After their defeat at the Battle of Vincy, Chilperic and Ragenfrid allied with Odo the Great, the independent duke of Aquitaine, and marched on Soissons. .
October 719: After their defeat at the Battle of Vincy, Chilperic and Ragenfrid allied with Odo the Great, the independent duke of Aquitaine, and marched on Soissons. Unfortunately, Charles had anticipated this, and was awaiting them. That army easily defeated the allied forces of Odo, Chilperic, and Ragenfrid near Soissons. The war was over and Charles was undisputed dux Francorum.
Were the military campaigns of the Umayyad Caliphate in modern-day Spain, Portugal and France.
3.1.Umayyad conquest of Hispania
Was an Umayyad Caliphate invasion of the Iberian Peninsula from c. 710-780. The conquest resulted in the defeat of the Visigothic Kingdom and the establishment of the Umayyad Wilayah of Al-Andalus.
3.1.1.Campaign of Septimania
Umayyad military campaign in Septimania (southern France).
June 721: The Battle of Toulouse in 721 was a decisive victory for the Frankish forces led by Duke Odo of Aquitaine against the Umayyad Caliphate. Al-Samh was the Umayyad governor of Al-Andalus who led the unsuccessful campaign. His defeat marked the end of Umayyad control in the region.
January 722: Siege of Toulouse.
3.2.Frankish-Umayyad Wars
Were a series of wars between the Umayyad Caliphate, which had conquered the Iberian Peninsula, and the Frankish Kingdom.
June 732: 732: A Muslim army under Abd ar-Rahman defeats an army of Duke Eudos of Aquitaine (or Odo the Great) near Bordeaux. The Moors then sack Aquitaine.
December 732: End of the sack of Aquitaine by the Muslim army.
Were a series of military campaigns by Frankish king Pepin the short against Aquitania.
January 760: In 759-760, Pippin the Short, King of the Franks, clashed with Waifer, Duke of Aquitaine, over rebellious Franks and church issues. Waifer sent ambassadors and hostages to secure peace with Pippin, maintaining control over Aquitaine.
February 760: In 759-760, Pippin the Short, King of the Franks, clashed with Waifer, Duke of Aquitaine, over rebellious Franks and church issues. Waifer sent ambassadors and hostages to secure peace with Pippin, maintaining control over Aquitaine.
January 761: In 761, Pippin the Short, King of the Franks, intervened in the Kingdom of Aquitania due to Waifer's support for Frankish rebels and disputes with the French church. Waifer sent ambassadors and hostages to negotiate peace with Pippin, agreeing to his conditions to avoid conflict.
February 761: In 761, Pippin the Short, King of the Franks, intervened in the Kingdom of Aquitania due to Waifer's support for Frankish rebels and disputes with the French church. Waifer sent ambassadors and hostages to negotiate peace with Pippin, agreeing to his conditions to avoid conflict.
January 762: Pippin, also known as Pepin the Short, was the King of the Franks. In 761, he launched a military campaign and ravaged Aquitaine, a territory ruled by Duke Waifer. This event marked the expansion of the Kingdom of the Franks into Aquitania.
February 762: Pippin the Short, King of the Franks, ravaged Aquitaine in 762. This military campaign was part of Pippin's efforts to expand the Frankish kingdom and assert his authority over the region, which was ruled by Duke Waiofar. The Kingdom of Aquitania was eventually absorbed into the Frankish Empire.
January 763: Pippin returned the following year and laid siege to Bituricam (modern Bourges) and captured it, allowing any defenders sent by Waifer who had been captured to return to their lands, while the rebuilt Bitorica was occupied by the Franks.
February 763: Pippin returned the following year and laid siege to Bituricam (modern Bourges) and captured it, allowing any defenders sent by Waifer who had been captured to return to their lands, while the rebuilt Bitorica was occupied by the Franks.
January 766: In the years 765 and 766, Pepin invaded Aquitaine.
February 766: End of Frankish invasion of Aquitaine.
January 767: In the years 765 and 766, Pepin invaded Aquitaine.
February 767: End of Frankish invasion of Aquitaine.
January 768: In 767, Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, traveled to Aquitaine with his wife Queen Bertrada to capture Waifer, who had rebelled and taken control of part of the duchy. Pepin's intervention ultimately led to Aquitaine being incorporated into the Kingdom of the Franks.
February 768: In 767, Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, traveled to Aquitaine with Queen Bertrada to capture Waifer, who had rebelled and taken control of part of the Kingdom of Aquitania. Pepin's intervention aimed to restore his authority over the region.
January 701: The duchy of Aquitaine as a quasi-independent realm within the Frankish empire established itself during the second half of the 7th century, certainly by 700 under Odo the Great.
January 733: Odo engaged the Franks in battle, but lost and came out weakened. Soon after this battle, in 732, the Moors raided Vasconia and Aquitaine as far north as Poitiers and defeated Odo twice near Bordeaux. Odo saw no option but to invoke the aid of Charles Martel and pledge allegiance to the Frankish prince.
January 736: Odo was succeeded by his son Hunald, who reverted to former independence, so defying the Frankish Mayor of the Palace Charles Martel's authority.
Disestablishment
January 770: The autonomous and troublesome duchy of Aquitaine was conquered by the Franks in 769, after a series of revolts against their suzerainty. In order to avoid a new demonstration of Aquitain particularism, Charlemagne decided to organize the land within his kingdom.
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