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7th-century Merovingian nobleman, ancestor of Frankish kings From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ansegisel (c. 602 or 610 – murdered before 679 or 662) was the younger son of Saint Arnulf, bishop of Metz.[1]
Ansegisel | |
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Born | c. 602 or 610 |
Died | c. 679 or 662 |
Noble family | Arnulfings |
Spouse(s) | Begga |
Father | Arnulf of Metz |
He served King Sigebert III of Austrasia (634–656) as domesticus. He was killed sometime before 679, slain in a feud by his enemy Gundewin. Through his son Pepin, Ansegisel's descendants would eventually become Frankish kings and rule over the Carolingian Empire.
He was married to Begga, the daughter of Pepin the Elder,[2] sometime after 639. They had the following children:
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