Birth of Clovis I
Birth of Clovis I, son of Childeric I
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Clovis I Biography and Timeline
Follow Clovis I through 14 dated historical records for France.
Clovis I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
14Distinct records
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466–507Years on this page
466
482
Succession
Succeeds as King of the Franks
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486
Coup
Clovis I overthrows the Roman colony governed by Syagrius
Rebellion of Rebels in Soissons
Clovis I overthrows the Roman colony governed by Syagrius
Coup
Clovis I overthrows the Roman colony governed by Syagrius
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Rebellion of Rebels in Soissons
Clovis I overthrows the Roman colony governed by Syagrius
Role range: 0482-0511
496
Conversion
Converted to Christianity
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Battle of Zulpich
Clovis I defeats the Alamanni at Zulpich
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Clovis Defeats Alamanni at Tolbiac
Frankish tradition credits King Clovis with defeating the Alamanni at Tolbiac, a victory associated with his later Christian conversion.
498
Baptism
Baptized with 3,000 soldiers
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506
Franks Extend Rule Over Alamanni
Clovis expanded Frankish power over Alamannic groups, while other communities moved under Ostrogothic protection.
507
Capital
Clovis I moves his capital to Paris
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Battle of Vouille
The Franks take Aquitaine & the Visigoths are driven back into Spain
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Capture of Aquitaine
Captures Aquitaine after victory at the Battle of Vouille
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Records, sources and methodology
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