KnowraMayor of the palaceLinked fromLinked fromThe 10 pages that link to Mayor of the palace, each with the reason it gives.All 10Broader topic 2Related 5Narrower topic 3Merovingian dynastyRelated: These officials governed in the kings’ names and eventually displaced their rule.Carolingian dynastyRelated: Carolingian ancestors built authority through this office before taking the throne.Charles MartelNarrower topic: Charles used this office to exercise power while Merovingian kings retained the throne.Frankish kingdomRelated: Mayors of the palace increasingly governed while Merovingian kings lost effective authority.FranksBroader topic: The office became the route by which Carolingian leaders displaced Merovingian kings.Pepin the ShortNarrower topic: Pepin rose to kingship from this office, held by his family.AustrasiaRelated: Austrasian mayors of the palace became powerful enough to govern in the kings’ names.NeustriaRelated: Neustrian mayors competed with kings and aristocrats to direct government and command forces.Chlothar IINarrower topic: These officials became essential partners in governing Chlothar’s widely dispersed realm.Pepin of HerstalBroader topic: Pepin used this office to govern in the king's name and command the kingdom's resources.