What Happened This Year 511

Historical Events from This Year 511

Politics & Government

Death of King Clovis I in Lutetia

November 27th, 511 1513 years ago

Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, died in Lutetia, which is modern-day Paris. He was an important figure in the establishment of a powerful Frankish kingdom and is known for converting to Christianity, which had significant implications for the relationship between the church and the state. After his death, he was buried in the Abbey of St. Genevieve, which later became an important site for the Frankish people and the Christian faith in the region.

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Born in 511

People Who Died in 511

Clovis I

King of the Franks, united tribes
Died
November 27th, 511 1513 years ago — None years old

Ruled as king of the Franks from 481 to 511. Expanded the Frankish kingdom through military conquests and alliances. Played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Merovingian dynasty. Converted to Christianity, which facilitated the Frankish-Roman alliance and strengthened the influence of the church. Clovis I's reign marked the foundation of what would become modern France.

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