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Which was the Germanic people who conquered Gaul?
It was not until the Romans under Julius Caesar conquered Gaul that Gaul was controlled by one group--the Romans. Previously to this Gaul was a mixture of various tribes each having their own territory and allies.
Who ruled France in the past?
France was ruled in the past by the Celtic Gauls, who were conquered by Julius Ceasar of Rome in the 1st century A.D.. Gaul was then overrun by the Franks from whom the name France was derived.
Has Paris always been the capital of France?
Only since 508 when Clovis established the Kingdom of the Franks. In Roman times the chief city of Gaul was Lugdunum (Lyon).
How did Clovis became leader of the Franks?
Clovis I became leader of the Franks by conquering all those who were not subject to him when he succeeded his father, Childeric I, as King of the Salian Franks.
France was known by what name in ancient times?
France was called Gallia, which meant Gaul, because it was inhabited by the Gauls. Gallia also included Belgium ad Luxembourg. The First part which was conquered by the Romans was southern France, which they originally called Gallia Transalpina (Gaul the other side of the Alps) to distinguish it from Gallia Cisalpina, which was the part of northern Italy which was also inhabited by Gauls. When it was turned into a Roman province it was also called Gallia Narbonensis, after its provincial capital, Narbo (Narbonne). The Julius Caesar conquered the rest of Gaul and joined Gallia Cisalpina to Italy. The Transalpina and Cisalpina distinction became redundant. Gaul was divided into four provinces: Gallia Narbonenisis, Gallia Aquitania (south-western France), Gallia Lugdunensis (central France,and part of northern France) and Gallia Belgica (Belgium and part of northern France).
Who conquered gaul after the roman rule?
The Franks did.
Who were the Germanic peoles who conquered Gaul?
Franks
Which was the Germanic people who conquered Gaul?
It was not until the Romans under Julius Caesar conquered Gaul that Gaul was controlled by one group--the Romans. Previously to this Gaul was a mixture of various tribes each having their own territory and allies.
What statements best describe how Clovis laid the groundwork for the Carolingian's empire?
Clovis was the king of a major branch of the Franks, the Salian Franks. At the time the Franks were divided into several kingdoms. Clovis had a Frankish king, Chararic, executed and killed another one, Ragnachar. He conquered all the Frankish territories except for that of another major branch, the Ripuarian Franks of central Germany. He then conquered Cologne and became the king of all Franks. Therefore, he united all the Franks under his rule. He then conquered the remaining Roman territory in Gaul and pushed the Visigoths out of south-western Gaul. Therefore, he gained control of most of Gaul, except from Brittany, Provence, and Brittany, establishing the franks as the most powerful people in Western Europe. Clovis died in 511, that is, 289 year before the creation of the Carolingian Empire and was a king of a different dynasty, the Merovingians. The Carolingian Empire was created by the Carolingian dynasty.
What group conquered the former roman province of Gaul-?
The Franks conquered the former Roman province of Gau. They were a confederation of Germanic tribes.
What king of the franks conquered large areas was king?
Charlemange
The great King of the Franks who conquered large areas was king?
Charlemange
What king conquered the large area of the franks?
Charlemange
What Germanic tribe ruled France?
The Franks conquered Gaul, and settled there. The name "France" comes from tha Germanic tribe.
What region did Julius Casar conquer after his consulship?
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Who was Clovis Rome?
Clovis was king of the Franks. He first came to his throne at the age of 15 when he was king of his tribe, he later defeated all the other Frankish kings to become king over all the Franks. He led great battles against the Romans and had conquered most of the northern and western parts of Roman Gaul. He is known as the first king of the area that would become France.
Who was clovis of rome?
Clovis was king of the Franks. He first came to his throne at the age of 15 when he was king of his tribe, he later defeated all the other Frankish kings to become king over all the Franks. He led great battles against the Romans and had conquered most of the northern and western parts of Roman Gaul. He is known as the first king of the area that would become France.
