In contrast to the eastern German tribes , who became Arian Christians , he became a Catholic .
But as soon as 496 , Frankish King Clovis I was baptized together with many members of his household .
In contrast to the eastern German tribes , who became Arian Christians , King became a Catholic .
But as soon as 496 , Frankish King Clovis I was baptized together with many members of his household .