The Frankish Empire

By owsorber
  • 511

    Clovis dies of unknown causes

  • Charles Martel becomes leader of the Franks
    Jan 1, 714

    Charles Martel becomes leader of the Franks

    This happens 203 years after Clovis dies.
  • Charles Martel stops Islamic empire expansion in Battle of Tours
    Oct 1, 732

    Charles Martel stops Islamic empire expansion in Battle of Tours

    As a result, the Muslims are only reduced to Spain, even though they are gaining population. Some Muslims want to become Christians however they can't.
  • Jan 1, 741

    Pepin the Short gains control

  • Clovis becomes the first leader of the Franks

    Clovis becomes the first leader of the Franks

  • Clovis converts to Christianity

    As a result, the church is stronger, the kingdom is united, there is more political stability, Clovis's power is solidified, and new Frankish subjects are Christian.
  • Charlemagne gains control

    Charlemagne gains control

  • Pope declares Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans

  • Louis the Pious gains control

    Louis the Pious gains control

  • Empire is divided with signing of the Treaty of Verdun

    Sons of Louis the Pious get the land as follows:
    Charles the Bald gets a third.
    Louis the German gets a third.
    Lothair gets a third.