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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]
Theodoric I[ 1] ( Gothic: Þiudarīks; [ 2] Latin: Theodericus; c. 390 [ 3] or 393 20 or 24 June 451 [ 4]) was the King of the Visigoths from 418 to 451. Theodoric is famous for his part in stopping Attila the Hun at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451, where he was killed. [ 5] Early career. In 418 he succeeded King Wallia.
Theodoric I (born before 484—died late 533) was a Merovingian king of Reims from 511. Theodoric was the eldest son of Clovis I, but born of an unknown woman, unlike the other sons, whose mother was Clotilda. An able soldier, he played an important part in his father’s campaigns against the Visigoths.
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Discover the fascinating history of Theuderic I, the original king of Austrasia and son of the legendary Clovis I. Born around 485 AD, Theuderic's reign from 511 to 533 AD was marked by intense...
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Aug 2, 2019 · When King Theuderic learned of Clermont’s attempted defection, he was extremely angry. In fact, Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594) reported that Theuderic raised his army and launched a punitive campaign against the disloyal district in 532.
Theuderic I was the Merovingian king of Metz, Rheims, or Austrasia—as it is variously called—from 511 to 534.
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Theodoric I is the first Visigothic leader who can properly be described as a monarch. Other articles where Theodoric I is discussed: Attila: Invasion of Gaul: …agreement with the Visigothic king, Theodoric I, to combine their forces in resisting the Huns.