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What was significant about Clovis I's baptism in 508?

  • It was done in the Nile River

  • It established Nicene Christianity amongst the Franks

  • It took place in Rome

  • He was baptized by Pope Gregory I

Answer

Clovis I's baptism in 508 marked a turning point in European history, as it officially established Nicene Christianity as the religion of the Frankish kingdom. This significant event had far-reaching consequences, solidifying the alliance between the Franks and the Roman Catholic Church, enhancing the political stability of the Frankish realm, and setting the stage for the eventual Christianization of much of Western Europe.
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