SMC103Y1 Chapter Notes -Merovingian Dynasty, King Power, Waldensians
6 Jul 2012
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Clovis was first in a line of kings known as the merovingians. After a merovingian king died a bloody battle would ensue to determine his successor. Start of 8th cent = king power had weakened. In 723 mayor charles martel led an army that defeated muslim troops invading from spain; charles here have his name to a new dynasty, the carolingians. Pepin was a famous carolingian king but most famous was charlemagne. Pope leo 3rd crowned him emporer of a revived roman empire. This new empire led to the creation of the holy roman empire by otto 1 of germany in 962. Focused on preaching rather than on the spirituality of poverty. Preached gospel to where it was needed and in a way that could be reached by all. They lived in the world and tried to change it through the gospels. Bulk of pop and wealth fell in the eastern part so they were prepared to face hard times.
