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Theuderic I [a] (c. 487 – 534) was the Merovingian king of Metz, Rheims, or Austrasia —as it is variously called—from 511 to 534. [1] He was the son of Clovis I and one of his earlier wives or concubines (possibly a Franco-Rhenish Princess, Evochildis of Cologne). [2] In accordance with Salian tradition, the kingdom was divided between ...
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Aug 2, 2019 · Theuderic I and his brothers, Chlodomer, Childebert and Chlotar jointly ruled the empire of the Franks after the death of their famous father, King Clovis (r. 481-511/513). Although they were co-rulers of the empire, they operated from separate kingdoms and, despite their coordination together in military campaigns against foreign threats, the brothers were also […]
Chlodomer, aided by Theuderic, defeated Godomar, but died in the fighting at Vézeronce. After making a treaty with his brother Childebert, Theuderic died in 534. Upon his death the throne of Metz, passed (without hindrance, unexpectedly) to his son Theudebert. Theuderic also left a daughter Theodechild (by his wife Suavegotha, daughter of the ...
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Theuderic I was the Merovingian king of Metz, Rheims, or Austrasia — as it is variously called—from 511 to 533 or 534. He was the son of Clovis I and one of his earlier wives or concubines. He inherited Metz in 511 at his father's death. In accordance with Salian tradition, the kingdom was divided between Clovis's four surviving sons ...
Balthild. Theuderic III (also spelled Theuderich, Theoderic or Theodoric; French: Thierry, c. 651 [1] –691) was King of the Franks. He ruled Neustria and Burgundy on two occasions (673 and 675–691), as well as Austrasia from 679 to his death in 691. The son of Clovis II and Balthild, he has been described as a puppet ruler – a roi fainéant.
Theuderic I (486-534) was the Frankish King of Metz from 511 to 534, succeeding Clovis I and preceding Theudebert I. Theuderic was the son of Clovis I and Evochildis of Cologne, and he inherited Metz in 511 upon his father's death and the division of his kingdom. He killed the invading Scandinavian king Hygelac in 521, and he conquered Thuringia in 531. He and his three brothers proceeded to ...
King Frank, Theuderic I, and Clodomir were influential figures who played significant roles in the history of the Merovingian dynasty during the early mediev...
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