When1: 481
When2: 511
Who: Clovis I or Chlodowech or Chlodwig
What: king
Where: Belgium/France/Germany
Detail: He lived 466 to 511, was Salian Frank king [465 to 511], and united Franks, founding Merovingian Dynasty and Frankish Kingdom [481]. Capital was at Lutetia (Paris). Using stirrups for horses, he defeated Romans, Alemanni, Burgundians, and Visigoths and ruled down to Loire River. Franks became Christian. He married Catholic princess of Burgundy and became Christian later. At his death, his sons got parts of his lands.
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