What is another word for Clovis I?
Pronunciation: [klˈʌvɪs ˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Clovis I was a Merovingian king who established the Frankish kingdom in northern Gaul during the 5th century. He was known by a variety of names depending on the language and era. In Latin, he was called Chlodovechus, Chlodovoccus, or Ludovicus. In Old High German, he was known as Chlodwig.
Other synonyms for Clovis I include the Frankish terms Hlōdowig, Hlōdwig, Chlōdwīg and Ludwik; In French, he is known as Clovis or Louis deGermanie. In German, he is referred to as Chlodwig, Chlodowig, or Ludowig.
Throughout history, the name Clovis has been associated with the rise of the Frankish empire and the beginning of a new era in European history.
