Student Notes: Chapter 18 The Franks
Essential Question – Ch. 18- Sec. 1 & 2 How did Clovis unite the people of his empire?
What are the key events? AD 732 Battle of Tours AD 481 Clovis is chosen King of Franks AD 711 Arab Muslims Conquer Spain AD 732 Battle of Tours
King Clovis AD 466—511 Unified the Franks in AD 481 Frustrated with Frankish gods after losing battles He and his troops converted to Christianity and began to win This gained him Roman followers Converted = comes from Latin “turned around” >>> Today it means “changed religions”
King Clovis After he converted, many Christians, including Christian leaders, supported Clovis. In return for their support, Church leaders expected Clovis to defend them from attacks.
King Clovis Began speaking a form of Latin that became early French Same Religion + Same Language = United the Franks
Frankish Kings were weak rulers The Next 200 Years AD 511-711 After Clovis… Frankish Kings were weak rulers They divided the kingdom among their sons. They fought among themselves!
The Next 200 Years AD 511-711 Soon, the king’s officials became more important than the kings! “Mayor of the Palace” Mayor is a French word which comes from the Latin word major which means “greatest”
The Next 200 Years AD 511-711 So, the Mayor of the Palace is the greatest, or most important official in the king’s household. The most famous Mayor of the Palace was…
Charles Martel “The Hammer” AD 686—741 “Mayor of the Palace” Defended Europe from further expansion by the Arab Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732
Charles Martel “The Hammer” AD 686—741 His victory allowed Christianity to survive in Western Europe He became the ruler of all the Franks
Pepin the Short AD 714—768 A.K.A. Pepin the Younger
Pepin the Short AD 714—768 Son of Charles Martel (was also Mayor of the Palace) He removed the Frankish king and became sole king of the Franks.
Pepin the Short AD 714—768 Was supported by Church leaders 1st King to be “anointed” (or blessed) by the Pope in Europe
Pepin the Short Lombards = Germanic Tribe located in Italy Defeated the Lombards and gave some of their land to the Pope Father of Charlemagne Lombards = Germanic Tribe located in Italy