# Dagobert I - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/dagobert-i
Reign: 629–639
Born-Died: 603 - 639
Dynasty: Merovingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Dagobert+I&go=Go

Often regarded as the last Merovingian king to exercise substantial personal authority over most of the Frankish realm.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Chlothar II](https://history-france.com/rulers/chlothar-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Later Merovingian kings](https://history-france.com/rulers/later-merovingian-kings)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 629 - [Dagobert I becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/629-dagobert-i-becomes-king)
- 632 - [Dagobert makes Saint-Denis a royal center](https://history-france.com/timeline/632-dagobert-makes-saint-denis-a-royal-center)
- 639 - [Death of Dagobert I](https://history-france.com/timeline/639-death-of-dagobert-i)