Statements (86)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Politician |
gptkbp:aftermath |
Frankish expansion into Hispania
Clovis I's expansion of territory Visigothic retreat to Hispania establishment of Frankish dominance in Gaul |
gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
High for Visigoths Moderate for Franks |
gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Visigoths
Franks |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Alaric_II |
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_in |
October 15
|
gptkbp:historical_context |
Migration Period
varied among historians part of the larger conflict between the Franks and Visigoths |
gptkbp:historical_figure |
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_period |
Early Middle Ages
|
gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the rise of the Merovingian dynasty
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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 |
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_forces |
approximately 20,000 Visigoths
approximately 30,000 Franks |
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historical reenactments
historical reenactments Documentaries and films Cultural references in literature |
gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:region
gptkb:political_maneuvering |
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
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gptkbp:military_strategy |
surprise attack
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gptkbp:notable_allies |
local tribes
other Germanic tribes |
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
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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
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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
Cavalry charges infantry formations defensive position Infantry formations |
gptkbp:type |
Land battle
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