582 - 639 (56 years)†Saint Arnulf of Metz, the tent years
Also called Arnold of Metz. The French called him Arnoul de Metz. Arnulf was best buddies with Pepin the Elder. During the lifetime of King Chlotar II, those two — Pepin and Arnulf — were rising in power and influence each day. Starting out merely as nobles, Arnulf became Bishop of Metz and Pepin royal adviser as well as mayor of one of the royal palaces. October 18, 629, was a bad day for Arnulf and Pepin. King Chlotar died and the king's son, Dagobert I, took over. Dagobert was not keen on having potential competitors Arnulf and Pepin hanging about the court. And he made sure that the men got the drift. Pepin took a long vacation and went to Aquitaine. Arnulf retired to become a hermit, see image above. For Catholics, Arnulf is now a Saint.
| Date | 629 |
| File name | †Saint Arnulf of Metz, the tent years.jpg |
| File Size | 82.76k |
| Dimensions | 510 x 380 |
| Linked to | Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia Saint Arnulf de Metz |
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