476 Constantinople - Eastern Roman Empire now called Byzantine Empire. 477 Geiseric dies at age 88 and Huneric must lead Vandals alone. 481 Childeric, King of the Franks dies. His son Clovis becomes King of the Franks. Clovis is ruthless and brutal. 486 Clovis, King of the Franks, defeats Romans at Soisons, Gaul. Conquers Northern Gaul. Franks no longer under Roman rule. 488 Lombards originate in Scandinavia, migrate to Pannonia (Austria and Hungary). 491 Britain - Saxons drive Roman Britons West into Wales. 493 Ostrogoths led by Theodoric conquer Italy. 496 Franks defeat the Alemanni. Franks kingdom expands. Clovis, King of the Franks, becomes a Christian. Franks become the first Catholic Barbarians. 500 Britain -Battle of Badon - Legend of King Arthur originated here. 500 Britons drive Saxons east. Britons remain in Wales (Saxon word for stranger).