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The Frankish Empire

By wbh1942
  • 511

    Clovis's Rule ends

    In 511 AD, Clovis extends his rule to France and Western Germany but he Dies and his rule ends.
  • Oct 15, 714

    Charles Martel Begins rule

    Charles Martel Begins rule
    In 714 Charles Martel, aka "Charles the Hammer", begins his rule.

  • Clovis Begins his rule

    Clovis Begins his rule
    Clovis chosen king of Franks at age 16.
    Clovis is founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings.

  • King Dagobert and Utrecht

    Frankisk king Dagobert defeats heathen forces of Saxons and Frisians.
    City of Utrecht falls to Franks.

  • Charlemagne Crowned

    Charlemagne Crowned
    On Christmas day, the Pope crowns Charlemagne and declares him King of the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Louis the Pious rule Begins

    Louis the Pious rule Begins
    Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, becomes emperor.

  • Franks Defeat Holy roman Empire

    Franks defeat the Holy roman empire.

  • Treaty of Verdun

    Treaty of Verdun
    Treaty of Verdun occurs after the defeat of the Holy Roman Empire.
    Lothair keeps title of Emperor.
    Louis got East Frankish Kingdom (Germany)
    Charles got West Frankish Kingdom (France)

  • Kindom Divided

    Louis the Pious divides the kingdom among his three sons.

  • Gaul taken over

    Gaul taken over
    Under the rule of Clovis, the Franks defeat Roman legions and end the Roman rule of Gaul.