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Clovis was the founder of Merovingian dynasty. He was baptized as a Roman Catholic and supported by the Pope
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After the death of Clovis his kingdom was divided between his successors
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Charles Martel defeated the Arabic invasion at Tours
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He was the founder of Carolingian dynasty
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Frank king Pepin the Short helped the Pope in was with Lombards, and gave him territories for future support
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Under Charles the great Frank state reached its peak. His main goal was to restore the Roman Empire. He had wars with Lombards, Avars and Saxons. During his reign Carolingian Renaissance occured, which was a revival of learning
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He was the only survived heir of Charles the Great, and a shortsighted and weak ruler
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The empire was divided between 3 sons of Louis the Pious