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In 511 AD, Clovis extends his rule to France and Western Germany but he Dies and his rule ends.
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In 714 Charles Martel, aka "Charles the Hammer", begins his rule.
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Clovis chosen king of Franks at age 16.
Clovis is founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings. -
Frankisk king Dagobert defeats heathen forces of Saxons and Frisians.
City of Utrecht falls to Franks. -
On Christmas day, the Pope crowns Charlemagne and declares him King of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, becomes emperor.
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Franks defeat the Holy roman empire.
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Treaty of Verdun occurs after the defeat of the Holy Roman Empire.
Lothair keeps title of Emperor.
Louis got East Frankish Kingdom (Germany)
Charles got West Frankish Kingdom (France) -
Louis the Pious divides the kingdom among his three sons.
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Under the rule of Clovis, the Franks defeat Roman legions and end the Roman rule of Gaul.