Carloman I

Carloman I
A denarius minted by Carloman I
King of the Franks
Reign9 October 768 – 4 December 771
PredecessorPepin the Short
SuccessorCharles I
Born28 June 751
Died4 December 771(771-12-04) (aged 20)
SpouseGerberga
IssuePepin
Second son
HouseCarolingian dynasty
FatherPepin the Short
MotherBertrada of Laon

Carloman I (28 June 751 – 4 December 771), German Karlmann, Karlomann, was king of the Franks from 768 until his death in 771. He was the second surviving son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon and was a younger brother of Charlemagne. His death allowed Charlemagne to take all of Francia.