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Before Clovis became their ruler, the Franks were governed by a system of chieftains and tribal leaders who held power at the local level. Authority was decentralized, and leadership was based on kinship ties and personal influence rather than a centralized government. This system allowed for a degree of autonomy among the various Frankish tribes.

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