Historical Figures

Pepin I of Landen(580 - 640)

Pépin is part of the Austrasian aristocracy, he owns several lands in the Meuse. Alongside Arnoul, bishop of Metz, he opposes Queen Brunehaut in favor of the Neustrians of Clotaire II. He concludes a marriage with his daughter Begga and Ansegisèle, the son of Arnoul. From this union will be born Pépin de Herstal. Pépin becomes the adviser of the young Dagobert, rejected by the latter, he however becomes mayor of the palace of Austrasia. He passes on his title to his son Grimoald.


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