Clovis I

[ kloh-vis; French klaw-vees ]

noun

1. a.d. c465–511, king of the Franks 481–511.

Clovis I

/ ˈkləʊvɪs /

noun

1. Clovis I?466511MFrankishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler German name Chlodwig. ?466–511 ad , king of the Franks (481–511), who extended the Merovingian kingdom to include most of Gaul and SW Germany

Example Sentences

However, there is also speculation that the name may have been a reference to the Frankish king Clovis I.

From Time

This province was subdued by Clovis I., who seems to have treacherously slain Budic, king of Brittany.

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