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Merovingian Dynasty

Merovingian Dynasty. 482-511 – Clovis rules, married to Catholic Burgundian Clotilda , she convinces him to convert to Catholicism Emperor (eastern) appointed Clovis consul for helping to defeat Visigoths. Frankish conquests. Carolingian Dynasty.

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Merovingian Dynasty

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  1. Merovingian Dynasty • 482-511 – Clovis rules, married to Catholic BurgundianClotilda, she convinces him to convert to Catholicism • Emperor (eastern) appointed Clovis consul for helping to defeat Visigoths

  2. Frankish conquests

  3. Carolingian Dynasty • 718-741 – Charles Martel “The Hammer”, illegitimate son of Pepin of Heristal, seized throne from Pepin’s son • 732 – Battle of Tours – Martel defeats Umayyad Arabs • Merovingians and Carolingians fight for control of Franks • 751 – last Merovingian defeated by Pepin the Short, Martel’s son

  4. Umayyad Empire

  5. Charlemagne • Son of Pepin the Short • 800-814 – King of Franks after brother Carloman died, conquered Lombards, Bavaria, parts of Spain, Saxons, made himself king of Lombards, harsh military leader • Illiterate but good administrator • 800 – crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, Otto I (first emperor of Holy Roman Empire) • Charlemagne – Carolingian Empire

  6. Charlemagne’s Coronation

  7. Breakup of Carolingians • 814-833 – Louis I forced to abdicate by first three sons • Three sons divide up empire • West Francia became modern France: included Brittany, Burgundy, Aquitaine • 987 – Carolingian rule over, Capetian line begins with Hugh Capet (elected over last Carolingian Charles)

  8. Divisions of Frankish Kingdom

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