Military & Warfare

Ragenfrid Bests Theudoald at Compiègne

Ragenfrid, a mayor of the palace, defeated Theudoald, the son of Charles Martel's half-brother, at the Battle of Compiègne. This conflict took place in what is now northern France, as part of the ongoing power struggles among the Frankish nobility. The outcome significantly impacted the Merovingian dynasty and altered alliances among the nobility. Ragenfrid's victory cemented his influence and control, shaping the future of regional governance.

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