Who became the first Carolingian king of the Franks in 751?

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Pippin III, also known as Pippin the Short, became the first Carolingian king of the Franks in 751 when he deposed the last Merovingian king, Childeric III. Charlemagne, his son, rose to power later and expanded the Carolingian Empire, but he was not the first Carolingian king. Charles Martel was Pippin III's father and a powerful figure in the Frankish kingdom before becoming king. Otto the Great was a Saxon king who ruled over Germany in the 10th century, long after the Carolingian dynasty had ended.

Who Became the First Carolingian King of the Franks in 751