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The frankish kingdom was originally a conferedation of german tribes east of the Rhine
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Clovis extends rule to the areas France and Western Germany and he dies
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Charles "Hammer" Martel Defeates Muslims (Saracens) at Battle of Tours. He enables Christianity to survive in western Europe.
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Charles sends forces toFriesland.
Defeats King Poppa, son of Redbad, -
Frankish tribe got permission by the emperor Julian to settle on Roman territory between the rivers Schelde and Meuse as foederati
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Clovis chosen king of Franks at age 16.
Clovis is founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings -
He defeats the Roman legions under Syagrius at Soissons and ends Roman domination over Gaul.
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Clovis and 3000 Frankish soldiers accept Catholic religion