Federation of the Salian Franks

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Establishment

• January 301: In the 3rd century the Franks settled in central Europe. They were divided in two sub-federations: the Salian Franks along the coast of present-day Netherlands north of the Rhine and the Ripuarian Franks further south east of the great river which divided Barbaricum from the Roman Empire.

Chronology

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1. Crisis of the Third Century

Was a period in which the Roman Empire nearly collapsed due to invasions and secessions. In particular, the period saw the creation of two secessionist states: the Gallic Empire andhe Kingdom of Palmyra.

1.1. Barbarian invasions of the Third Century

Were a series of Barbarian invasions of the Roman Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century.

1.1.1. Origin of the Frankish tribal confederations

The Frankish people was divided into two federations: the Salian Franks and the Ripuarian Franks.

• January 301: In the 3rd century the Franks settled in central Europe. They were divided in two sub-federations: the Salian Franks along the coast of present-day Netherlands north of the Rhine and the Ripuarian Franks further south east of the great river which divided Barbaricum from the Roman Empire.

2. The Franks become Foederati of Rome

The Germanic people of the Franks became Roman foederati.

• January 359: The Salian Franks left their territory after being attacked and beaten by the Romans.

Disestablishment

• January 359: The Salian Franks left their territory after being attacked and beaten by the Romans.