Kingdom of Thuringia (Franks)

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The Kingdom of the Thuringians was invaded and vassalized several times by the Franks until its final integration in the Frankish Empire in 843.

Establishment

January 642: In 641 he took part in the war against Duke Radulfo, to whom his father, Dagobert I had entrusted the defense of Thuringia, a frontier territory threatened by the Saxons, but who had rebelled after the death of Dagobert, in 639, creating an independent duchy .

Chronology

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1. Thuringians Secessions

Were a series of revolts by the Kingdom of Thuringia against Frankish overlordship.

1.1.War of Thuringia

Was a war between Austrasia and the Kingdom of Thuringia that had seceded from the Frankish domains.

1.2.Secession of Thuringia (643)

Was the secession of Thuringia after a revolt against Sigebert III of Austrasia.

January 643: In 642, he rebelled against Sigebert and defeated his army, taking the title of rex or king of Thuringia. His success is usually considered an indicator of the roi fainéant phenomenon and of undoing of the Merovingians' accomplishments. His sons, Theotbald and Heden I, succeeded him.

1.3.Secession of Thuringia (720)

Was the secession of Thuringia during the reign of Charles Martel.

January 720: A conflict with Charles Martel around 717-19 brought the autonomy of Thurinigia to an end.

2. Frankish Partitions

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.

2.1.Partition of the Frankish Empire (Treaty of Verdun)

The Treaty of Verdun, signed in August 843, was the first of the treaties that divided the Carolingian Empire into three kingdoms among the three surviving sons of Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne. The treaty, signed in Verdun-sur-Meuse, ended the three-year Carolingian Civil War.

September 843: The Treaty of Verdun, signed in August 843, divided the Carolingian Empire into three kingdoms among the three surviving sons of Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne. The treaty, signed in Verdun-sur-Meuse, ended the three-year Carolingian Civil War.