The Merovingian kings had become so politically insignificant by the early eighth century that

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By the early eighth century, the Merovingian kings had become so politically insignificant that noble families would choose from among the pool of candidates in the dynasty. This is seen in the multiple instances of mayors of the palace who were chosen from noble families instead of from the Merovingian family itself.

The Merovingian Kings Had Become So Politically Insignificant by the Early