481-511 - Clovis, first major Merovingian king rules France (oct 11, 481 – jan 24, 511)

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 One of the only barbarian leaders that converted to Christianity (which is now the Catholic church now) from Paganism due to his wife who was already catholic
 Many barbarians converted themselves to a counter religion called Arian with an Egyptian god called Arius
 “Merovingian” -> legendary founder Merovech
 Idealized king in France

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