# Clovis I — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [November 10, 2014, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/clovis-i-whe-definition-discussion/2978 "2014-11-10T17:45:15Z")\
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Clovis I (or Chlodovech, 466-511/513 CE), king of the Franks, is considered the founding father of the Merovingian Dynasty, which would continue for over 200 years. Clovis became king at the age of 15, and by the time of his death 30 years later, he had become the first king to rule over all the Frankish tribes, a firm ally of the Byzantine Empire, and a Christian king. Clovis' policies, and military brilliance, consolidated the regions of Gaul under his rule and, today, he is considered the founder of France.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Clovis\_I/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Clovis_I/)._

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