Events Tagged: "Franks"

Merovech fights alongside Romans against Attila - legendary founder of Merovingian dynasty, possibly mythical, said to be born of sea monster

Childeric I becomes king of Salian Franks - rules from Tournai, serves as Roman federate, father of Clovis

Salic Law codified - Clovis issues written law code for Franks, includes famous inheritance clause excluding women

Franks conquer Burgundy - Childebert and Chlothar finally destroy Burgundian kingdom, fully incorporated into Francia

Gregory becomes Bishop of Tours - begins writing 'History of the Franks', primary source for Merovingian period

St. Paul I becomes ninety-third pope - brother of Stephen II, strengthens Frankish alliance

Eugene II becomes ninety-ninth pope - accepts Frankish supervision with Constitutio Romana