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The Frankish Empire

By alnardone
  • Period: 465 to

    Frankish Empire

    History of the Frankish Empire.
  • 511

    Clovis' rule ends.

    The end of Clovis' rule.
  • 511

    Empire divided in four parts after Clovis' death

    His four sons each received a part of the empire.
  • Charles Martel begins his rule.
    Jan 1, 714

    Charles Martel begins his rule.

    Defeats the Moors at the Battle of Tours during his rule.
  • Jan 1, 741

    Charles Martel's rule ends

    Succeeded by his son Pepin the Short.
  • Jan 1, 741

    Civil War

    After the death of Pepin, civil war broke out.

  • Clovis begins his rule.

    During his rule, he converts to Christianity after winning a battle.
  • Pope crowns Charlemagne “Emperor of the Romans”

    Pope crowns Charlemagne “Emperor of the Romans”

  • Louis of Pious' rule begins

    Louis of Pious was the son of Charlemagne.

  • Louis of Pious' rule ends

    Empire split up to be ruled by his three sons.
  • Treaty of Verdun

    Treaty of Verdun

    Divided the empire into three (one part for each of Louis of Pious' sons.)