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Early History of France

Chapter 3: Changing Traditions · HISTORY

Early History of France Clovis becomes king of the Franks. Clovis and the Franks begin the conquest of northern Gaul. Clovis and the Franks convert to Christianity. Charles Martel becomes mayor of the palace. Martel’s son Pepin deposes the Frankish ruler, becomes king and establishes a dynasty. Wars of conquest double the size of his kingdom. Pepin succeeded by his son Charlemagne/Charles the Great. Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor. ONWARDS Raids by Vikings from Norway. *The head of the Eastern Church, in Constantinople, had a similar relationship with the Byzantine emperor.

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