The Frank Kings
3 Kings of the Franks
Clovis
- Clovis was a king who took power by force
- He ruled the western and eastern parts of a river
- Clovis was the first Frankish King and was first a pagan, but then was a christian
Pepin the Short
Started Merovingian Dynasty
Protected a church
- Defeated Lombard
A picture of Pepin the Short
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
- Defended a pope
- Taller than his father, Pepin the Short
- Doubled size of Frankish Empire
Clovis
- Went against Roman Empire
- Took land to make a country for the Franks
- Maker of his own rules for the country
Charlemagne
- Charlemagne brought school, system, art, and laws
- Left responsibility with his grandsons
- King of Holy Roman Empire
Pepin the Short
- Pepin is the father of Charlemagne
- Pepin the Short is called the Short because he is only 5 feet tall