Hlodowig, also known as Clovis I, was a king of the Franks who reigned from 481 to 511 AD. He is best known for uniting the Frankish tribes under one ruler and for his conversion to Christianity, which played a significant role in the spread of the religion throughout the region. His reign marked the beginning of the Merovingian dynasty. Hlodowig's military conquests expanded his territory significantly, allowing him to establish a powerful kingdom in what is now France and parts of Germany. His legacy includes the establishment of a strong centralized government and the foundation of a Christian monarchy that influenced future European rulers.