renowned conqueror in the early annals of France. He deposed and restored Childeric Childebert king of France; and had the entire government of the kingdom, first with the title of mayor of the palace, and afterwards as duke of France; but he would not accept the crown. He died regretted, in 741.

Charles le Gros, emperor of the west in 881, king of Italy and Swabia, memorable for his reverse of fortune; being dethroned at a diet held near Mentz, by the French, the Italians, and the Germans, in 887: after which he was obliged to submit on the bounty of the archbishop of Mentz. He died in 888.