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Period: 465 to
Frankish Empire
History of the Frankish Empire. -
511
Clovis' rule ends.
The end of Clovis' rule. -
511
Empire divided in four parts after Clovis' death
His four sons each received a part of the empire. -
Jan 1, 714
Charles Martel begins his rule.
Defeats the Moors at the Battle of Tours during his rule. -
Jan 1, 741
Charles Martel's rule ends
Succeeded by his son Pepin the Short. -
Jan 1, 741
Civil War
After the death of Pepin, civil war broke out. -
Clovis begins his rule.
During his rule, he converts to Christianity after winning a battle. -
Pope crowns Charlemagne “Emperor of the Romans”
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Louis of Pious' rule begins
Louis of Pious was the son of Charlemagne. -
Louis of Pious' rule ends
Empire split up to be ruled by his three sons. -
Treaty of Verdun
Divided the empire into three (one part for each of Louis of Pious' sons.)
