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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