Clovis has been made important in the 19th century when an historiography was established together with education in the 3rd republic. The idea was to assemble all French people from all parts of the country around a common history or, should I say, a common legend. Clovis being the first king of the Franks became the founder of France. read more
Clovis is important in the historiography of France as "the first king of what would become France". His name is Germanic, composed of the elements hlod ("fame") and wig ("combat"), and is the origin of the later French given name Louis, borne by 18 kings of France. read more
Clovis’s name would live on through his dynasty, the Merovingians, and he is considered the founder of the modern nation of France. History would ultimately Latinize his name to Louis; a name that would live on in French royalty for centuries through 18 kings and remains popular in French culture to the present day. read more