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Carolingians Carolingian were the second dynasty of Frankish kings who ruled parts of Western Europe from the 7th and 8th centuries. The family was descended from Pepin, a Carolingian mayor of Austrasia. Pepin had expended the Carolingian power and decided to overthrow the Merovingians, who were in control of the Frankish kingdom. With support from the pope, Pepin successfully overthrew the Merovingians and in 751 was crowned the king of the new Carolingian Empire. Upon Pepin’s death in 768, his son Charlemagne was crowned the new king of the Carolingians. Charlemagne was a fierce warrior but also a intelligent man who was a patron of learning. During his lengthy rule he greatly