may 20, 751 - Pepin the Great becomes the King of the Franks
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Son of Charles Martel, Pepin was the first Carolingian King in Frankish territory. After his Pope (Zachary) sponsored claim to the throne, Pepin expanded the Frankish Kingdom and laid the groundwork for his son Charlamagne.
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