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Childeric II

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Childeric II

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Also known as Childéric II

Frankish king

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Reign
662–675
Predecessor
Chlothar III
Successor
Clovis III
Born
c. 653
Died
c. 675 (aged 21 – 22)
Burial
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Spouse
Bilichild
Issue
Dagobert, Chilperic II
Dynasty
Merovingian
Father
Clovis II
Mother
Balthild

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Childeric II
date of birth
0655-01-01
date of death
0675-01-01
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Childeric II (c. 653 – 675) was King of the Franks in the 7th century. He ruled Austrasia from 662 and Neustria and Burgundy from 673 until his death, making him sole king for the final two years of his life.

Childeric was the second eldest son of King Clovis II and grandson of King Dagobert I and Queen Nanthild. His mother was Saint Balthild and his elder brother was Chlothar III, who was briefly sole king from 661 but gave Austrasia to Childeric the next year. Childeric was still a mere child when he was raised on the shields of his warriors and proclaimed king in Austrasia.

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