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Period: 465 to
The Frankish Kingdom
The Frankish kingdom was according to some scholars, the beginning of France proper, instead of it just being the Roman province of Gaul, after Charlemagne this was called the Holy Roman Empire. -
Period: 465 to 511
Life of Clovis
Clovis was the first great leader of the Franks, he at age 16 took controll of his tribe, and over the course of several years began to unite them. And then he proceded to conquer ancient Gaul. -
Period: Jan 1, 714 to Dec 31, 740
Rule of Charles the Hammer
Charles Martel (The Hammer) Had a nice reign, he is remembered best for his wars against the Moors and aiding/patronising the Catholic church, he even donated large amounts of land to them. -
Oct 10, 732
The battle of Tours
Due to Tariq's military prowess the Islamic Empire spread into Spain in the eighth century, and the battle of Tours kept them out of the rest of Europe, form then on the Moors would never invade France again, but they would retain control of Spain for centuries to come. Often confused with the battle of Poitiers fought hundreds of years later and nearby. -
Period: Nov 13, 741 to
Reign of Pepin the Short
Pepin the Short cemented ties to the Catholic Church, and was the father of Charlemagne. -
Clovis converts
Clovis converted to christianity in order to cement his rule over the Frankish kingdom's increasing size. This kept the mostly christian people in line, even though he diddn't exactly follow the commandment thou shalt not kill. -
Treaty of Verdun
The Treay of Verdun split the Frankish kingdom for good, between the three grandsons of Charlemagne, Lothair, Louis the German, and Charles the Bald. -
Clovis takes power
Clovis takes over the Franks in 481 at just 16 years old, he now has a small number of troops from his father, and a tiny amount of land, it will take 20-30 years to subdue Gaul and here is where he starts. -
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Reign of Charlemagne
This is when the most famous Frankish king ruled, Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor. -
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Louis the Pious
This is the reign of the well meaning son of Charlemagne Louis the pious though he was well meaning he was short-sighted, a bit of a fool, he divided the Holy Roman Empire among his three sons after his death.
