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The Battle of Soissons was fought in 486 between Frankish forces under Clovis I and the Gallo-Roman domain of Soissons under Syagrius.The battle was a victory for the Franks, and led to the conquest of the Roman rump state of Soissons, a milestone for the Franks in their attempt to establish themselves as a major regional power.
The Domain of Soissons was in fact an independent region. [5] Childeric died about 481, and his son Clovis I became the Frankish king. Clovis made continual war against Syagrius, and in the end took over all his territory. Syagrius lost the final Battle of Soissons in 486; many historians consider this Clovis' greatest victory. [7]
At the Battle of Soissons (486), he established his military dominance of the rump state of the fragmenting Western Roman Empire, which was then under the command of Syagrius. By the time of his death in 511, Clovis had conquered several smaller Frankish kingdoms in the northeast of Gaul, stretching into what is now Germany.
Syagrius (c. 430 – 486 [1] or 487 or 493–4 [2]) was a Roman general and the last ruler of a Western Roman rump state in northern Gaul, now called the Kingdom of Soissons. Gregory of Tours referred to him as King of the Romans. Syagrius's defeat by King of the Franks Clovis I is considered the end of Western Roman rule outside of Italy.
Battle Part of conflict Location Allies Enemies Result 486 Battle of Soissons: Campaigns of Clovis I: Domain of Soissons: None: Domain of Soissons: Victory 491 491 Thuringian campaign: Campaigns of Clovis I Eastern Gaul: None: Thuringii: Victory 496 Battle of Tolbiac: Campaigns of Clovis I Frankish Kingdom: None Alamanni: Victory Spring 507 ...
Battle of Soissons: Frankish forces under King Clovis I defeat the Gallo-Roman kingdom of Soissons . [1] Roman rule under Syagrius ends. The land between the Somme and the Loire becomes a part of the Frankish Empire. Syagrius flees to the Visigoths (under King Alaric II), but Clovis threatens war, and he is handed over for execution.
Battle of Soissons (486) The Franks under Clovis I defeat the last Roman army in Gaul. Battle of Tolbiac (496) The Franks under Clovis I defeat the Alamanni tribe. Battle of Vouillé (507) The Franks under Clovis I defeat the Visigoths under Alaric II, the conqueror of Spain. (As a result of these victories, the domains of Clovis quadruple)
Battle of Soissons can refer to several battles in the vicinity of the French town Soissons: Battle of Soissons (486) , between the Franks and a Roman successor state under Syagrius Battle of Soissons (718) , between the Neustrians with the Aquitainians against the Austrasians