Clovis was the king of Frank’s and the ruler of Gaul from 481 - 511, which was an important period (the transformation of the Roman Empire to Europe). His dynasty, which was called the Merovingians, lasted for over 200 years. He was the Frankish kingdom’s political and religious founder. He spread Christianity as he spread his empire, unifying his empire. Spreading Christianity also spread culture, merchants, missionaries, languages, and soldiers.