THE FRANKS
 

The Franks originally had their homes on the east bank of the lower Rhine River. In the 5th century AD, the Franks decided to cross the river and invaded the western Roman Empire.

The Franks established a powerful medieval kingdom and gave France its name.

253-260 - The Franks and Alemanni invade Gaul, Spain, and Africa.
The Goths attack Asia Minor and Greece. The Persians conquer
Armenia. Their king, Sapor, defeats the Roman emperor Valerian,
and takes him prisoner. General distress of the Roman empire.

And here are the maps

MIGRATION OF THE FRANKS
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476 - 493 Europe in the time of Odoacer