"king" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Chararic can refer to two early Germanic kings, both mentioned by Gregory of Tours:
- In the 7th century the Germanic kings of these regions were being converted to Christianity.
- But already by the late eighth century, Germanic kings, though still war-leaders, had come to think of themselves as much more.
- There were other terms for the Germanic king in early Germanic languages, derived from the word for "the people, the nation" rather than "kin".
- The Germanic king originally had three main functions:
- The Germanic tribes were each politically independent, under a hereditary king (see Germanic king).
- A Germanic king was not only a political ruler, but also held the highest religious 'office' for his people.
- At the time of his birth, Germanic kings governed Burgundy.
- The baptism of Clovis I also highlights the sacred role of the Germanic king.
- A Germanic king held the highest religious office for his people.
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