Definition: The Pippinids were members of an aristocratic family along the Rhine river, from whence came the Frankish Kings. The Pippinid Charles Martel began a conquest of Gaul in the 7th century AD; his son was Pippin (the first Carolingian king) and his grandson Charlemagne. Charlemagne caused all kinds of trouble in Europe, beginning a line of Germanic emperors from 800 AD when he was declared Pope, and ending with the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Also Known As: Arnulfings; not to be confused with Pinnipeds.
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The Abbey of Saint-Germain of Auxerre is the archaeological site of one of the Pippinid castles.
