The Salic Law

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Who

Clovis, Franks

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What

The Germanic law written in latin by Clovis (Romans were allowed to have their own law in France), Stemmed from his cooperation with the Romans, Primarily focused on monetary fines for crimes

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Why

To eventually unify the Germanic and Roman people., Also to establish Clovis as a legitimate ruler

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Where

Modern day France (Francia)

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When

around 500

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Shows continuing influence of the

Roman empire and roman language (written in latin)

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Led to a more

unified identity because Clovis’ successor merged salic law and roman law together

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Established the Franks and Clovis as being

more legitimate

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Also demonstrates germanic tolerance for

Romans, because they didn’t force the law on Romans for some time

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Shows that Germanic tribes still

respected Roman authority