Redbad, the king of Frisians (c. 680- c. 719) was known in early medieval history for his contribution to keeping the ardent nature of the Frisian culture alive. He refused to convert to the new religion and fevered the followers of the pagan ways to revolt. During his reign, the enormous uprisings led to the dominion of the Frisian kingdom.
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c. 523Finn, king of Frisians, rules Frisia.
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c. 633 - c. 709Life of Archbishop Wilfried.
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c. 635 - 714Reign of Pepin II aka Pepin of Herstal.
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c. 658 - 739Life of Saint Willibrord, an Anglo-Saxon missionary.
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672 - 754Life of Saint Boniface.
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c. 680 - c. 719Reign of Redbad, king of the Frisians.
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716Redbad, the King of Frisians leads a campaign to Cologne.
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718 - 741Reign of Charles Martel.
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768 - 814Charlemage reigns as King of the Franks.
