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Origin
The frankish kingdom was originally a conferedation of german tribes east of the Rhine -
511
Clovis
Clovis extends rule to the areas France and Western Germany and he dies -
Oct 15, 732
Charles
Charles "Hammer" Martel Defeates Muslims (Saracens) at Battle of Tours. He enables Christianity to survive in western Europe. -
Oct 15, 734
Charles
Charles sends forces toFriesland.
Defeats King Poppa, son of Redbad, -
Settling
Frankish tribe got permission by the emperor Julian to settle on Roman territory between the rivers Schelde and Meuse as foederati -
Clovis
Clovis chosen king of Franks at age 16.
Clovis is founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings -
Clovis
He defeats the Roman legions under Syagrius at Soissons and ends Roman domination over Gaul. -
Religion
Clovis and 3000 Frankish soldiers accept Catholic religion