Clodomer, King of the Alemannians

Roi des Alamans - Koning van de Alamannen - King of the Alamans

"[The Roman Emperor] Julian's successful campaign against [the Alemanni], notably his victory at Strassburg in 357, earned him the acclamation and popularity which propelled him to usurp the purple. "The Alemanni were gradually subdued and several of their component tribes were granted federate status and allowed to settle just over the Rhine in Swabia. The Hunnish push and the great invasion of 406 prompted the Alemanni to swarm just over the border into the Alsace. As long-time federates, the Romans kindly allowed them to stay there. "The Alemanni adopted many elements of Latin culture, converted to Christianity and gradually abandoned their warlike qualities. They became one of the principal barbarian suppliers of colonists and soldiers. Their officers reached quite powerful positions in the Roman hierarchy."