The Christian conversion of the Franks is considered to be one of the most significant events in European and Western history.
For eventually it would lead to an alliance of convenience between the Franks and the papacy for this was a political advantage not open to his Arian enemies.
The first king of the Merovingian dynasty, Clovis, made Paris the Frankish capital in 508.
Clovis
Clovis. Source >> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolingian !!
His four sons divided up the kingdom.
Clovis is said to have been converted by his wife, Clotilde, who was Catholic. He is also said to have converted in thanks for having won the battle of Tolbiac. Of course, it is possible that both are true.
Only the very first ones, some of whom may be merely legendary in any case. From Clovis I's conversion in 496 they were Catholics.
The first king of the Merovingian dynasty, Clovis, made Paris the Frankish capital in 508.
Clovis
Clovis
Clovis. Son of Childeric I. He also defeated Gaul.
The Franks became Christians through the process of conversion, which was facilitated by various missionaries and political factors. The conversion of King Clovis I to Christianity in the late 5th century played a significant role in the Christianization of the Frankish Kingdom. Over time, Christianity became more ingrained in Frankish society through the influence of the Church and the spread of Christian beliefs among the population.
Becoming a Catholic so then everyone became a Catholic he was losing the battle and he then decided to pray. His unification of the Frankish nation, his conquest of Gaul, and his conversion to Christianity.
Becoming a Catholic so then everyone became a Catholic he was losing the battle and he then decided to pray. His unification of the Frankish nation, his conquest of Gaul, and his conversion to Christianity.
Clovis. Source >> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolingian !!
Clovis
The reign of Clovis I, founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings, ended with his death in 511 AD.
His four sons divided up the kingdom.