Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Frankish expansion into Hispania
Clovis I's expansion of territory Visigothic retreat to Hispania establishment of Frankish dominance in Gaul |
| gptkbp:alaric_ii's_strategy |
defensive position
|
| gptkbp:allies |
local tribes
other Germanic tribes |
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
High for Visigoths Moderate for Franks |
| gptkbp:clovis_i's_strategy |
surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Visigoths
Franks |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
historical reenactments
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Historical reenactments
Documentaries and films Cultural references in literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired later literature
Influence on French national identity |
| gptkbp:date |
507
507 AD |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various historical paintings
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Consolidation of Frankish power
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
October 15
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Migration Period
part of the larger conflict between the Franks and Visigoths |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Gregory_of_Tours gptkb:Alaric_II Fredegar |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Formation of the Merovingian dynasty
shift in power dynamics in Western Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Early Middle Ages
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the rise of the Merovingian dynasty
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Chronicle_of_Fredegar
gptkb:Gregory_of_Tours |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Vouillé
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
Christianization of the Franks
Development of feudalism Formation of medieval kingdoms Political alliances in medieval Europe Subsequent battles in France |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Christianization of the Franks
subsequent European history subsequent Frankish kings |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:territorial_disputes
gptkb:political_maneuvering |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
approximately 20,000 Visigoths
approximately 30,000 Franks |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Clovis I's conversion to Christianity
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future battles in the region
Turning point in European history Symbol of Frankish unity |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Vouillé,_France
|
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Alaric_II |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Alaric_II |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
use of heavy cavalry
decisive battle high stakes for both sides its role in shaping France's future |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Alaric_II |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Death of Alaric II
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Merovingian_Wars
transition from Roman to medieval Europe struggle for control of the former Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Soissons
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Chronicle_of_Fredegar
gptkb:Gregory_of_Tours |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Fall_of_the_Western_Roman_Empire
Rise of the Frankish Empire |
| gptkbp:result |
Frankish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
End of Visigothic rule in Gaul
end of Visigothic rule in Gaul |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Gaul
control of Aquitaine |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
infantry formations |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Cavalry charges
Infantry formations |
| gptkbp:type |
Land battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:monarchy
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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