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     Audofledis was the daughter of Childeric I King of Franks 458-481 and Basina.¹

     Albofledis was the daughter of Childeric I King of Franks 458-481 and Basina.¹

     Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Chunsina Mistress were associated; Mistress (1): CHUNSINA, daughter of ---. Gregory of Tours names Chunsina as the mistress of King Clotaire, mother of Chramn[160]. She is named "Gunsinam" in the Liber Historiæ Francorum[161]..⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and _ NN---- were associated; Mistress (2): ---. The name of King Clotaire's second mistress is not known..⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 was born between 501 and 502 at Soissons.⁴ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.³ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 married Guntheuca (Gondioque) circa 524.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 married Radegund of Thuringia (Radégonde) in 531.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 married Ingundis (Ingonde) in 532 She was King Clotaire's concubine from [517].⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 married Aregunda (Aregonde).¹ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 married Waldrada in 555; [m] [fifthly] (555, repudiated) [as her second husband], WALDRADA, widow of THEODEBALD King of the Franks, daughter of WACCHO King of the Lombards & his second wife Ostrogotha of the Gepides. According to Gregory of Tours, King Clotaire "began to have intercourse" with the widow of King Theodebald, before "the bishops complained and he handed her over to Garivald Duke of Bavaria"[158], which does not imply that Clotaire married Waldrada. Herimannus names "Wanderadam" wife of "Theodpaldus rex Francorum" when recording her second marriage to "Lotharius rex patris eius Theodeberti patruus"[159]. She married thirdly (after 555) Garibald Duke in Bavaria..⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 died between 30 November 561 and 31 December 561.³ He was

"CHLOTHACHAR [Clotaire/Lothar], son of CHLODOVECH King of the Franks & his second wife Chrotechildis of Burgundy ([501/02]-Soissons [30 Nov/31 Dec] 561, bur Soissons, basilique Saint-Médard). Gregory of Tours names Clotaire as son of King Clovis and his wife Clotilde, listed after Childebert[139]. "Theodorico, Chlomiro, Hildeberto, Hlodario" are named (in order) as sons of "Chlodoveus" in the Regum Merowingorum Genealogia[140]. He succeeded his father in 511 as CLOTAIRE I King of the Franks, at Soissons, his territory covering Soissons, Laon, Noyon, Arras, Cambrai, Tournai and the lower Meuse, the lands which were later to become the kingdom of Neustria. Gregory of Tours records that King Clotaire and his half-brother King Theoderich invaded Thuringia in 531, deposed King Hermanfred and annexed the kingdom, specifying that Clotaire brought his second wife back as part of his booty[141]. He and his brother King Childebert launched a third attack on Burgundy, besieged Autun and occupied the whole kingdom, deposing King Gondemar II[142] in 534. He invaded Spain, with his brother King Childebert, and besieged Zaragoza but was forced to withdraw[143]. He inherited the territories of his great-nephew King Theodebert in 555 and those of his brother King Childebert in 558, when he became sole king of the Franks. Gregory of Tours records his death, in the fifty-first year of his reign on the first anniversary of the killing of his son Chramn, at Soissons from a fever caught while hunting in the forest of Cuise and his burial at Soissons Saint Medard[144]. The Marii Episcopi Aventicensis Chronica records the death in 561 of "Chlothachrius rex"[145]."

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He was buried in 561 at basilique Saint-Médard, Soissons.⁴

     

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"[m] fourthly ARNEGUNDIS [Aregonde], sister of his third wife Ingonde, daughter of ---. Gregory of Tours specifies that King Clotaire's wife Aregonde was the sister of his wife Ingonde, making clear that the marriage was polygamous as he records that Clotaire reported his "marriage" to Aregonde to his wife Ingonde[156]. She is named "Chregundem" in the Liber Histori Francorum[157]." FMG, online http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/MEROVINGIANS.htm, FRANKS, Merovingian Kings. Kings of the FRANKS [451/57]-751, Kings of NEUSTRIA and AUSTRASIA.

fourthly ARNEGUNDIS [Aregonde], sister of his third wife Ingonde, daughter of ---. Gregory of Tours specifies that King Clotaire's wife Aregonde was the sister of his wife Ingonde, making clear that the marriage was polygamous as he records that Clotaire reported his "marriage" to Aregonde to his wife Ingonde[156]. She is named "Chregundem" in the Liber Histori Francorum[157]."

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Aregunda (Aregonde) married Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561, son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹

     Chrotechildis of Burgundy was born in 480 at Tours.¹ She married Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511, son of Childeric I King of Franks 458-481 and Basina, in 492.¹ Chrotechildis of Burgundy was

"m [secondly] (492) CHROTECHILDIS [Clotilde[48]] of Burgundy, daughter of CHILPERICH King of Burgundy & his wife --- ([480]-Tours, monastery of Saint-Martin 544 or 548, bur Paris, basilique des Saints-Apôtres [later église de Sainte-Geneviève]). Gregory of Tours names "Clotilde" as the younger daughter of Chilperich, recording that she and her sister were driven into exile by their paternal uncle King Gundobad, but that the latter accepted a request for her hand in marriage from Clovis King of the Franks[49]. Fredegar states that she was driven into exile to Geneva by her uncle, after he allegedly murdered her father, and that King Clovis requested her hand in marriage as a means of controlling Gundobad's power[50]. A charter dated 2 Oct [499], classified as spurious in the collection, of "Clodoveus rex Francorum" names "uxoris meæ Chrochildis?patris Chilperici regis Burgundiorum"[51]. Gregory of Tours records Clotilde's lack of success in converting her husband to Christianity until the fifteenth year of his reign, when he and his people were baptised by St Rémy Bishop of Reims[52]. Gregory of Tours records that Queen Clotilde became a nun at the church of St Martin at Tours after her husband died, and in a later passage records her death in Tours and burial in Paris next to her husband in the church which she had built[53]. She was canonised by the Catholic church, feast day 3 Jun[54]."

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     Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 was born before 535. He was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Aregunda (Aregonde).⁴ Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 married Audovere in 549.⁵ Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 married Galswintha of the Visigoths in 564.⁵ Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 married Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history" in 568.⁵ Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 was buried in 584 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. He died between 27 September 584 and 9 October 584 at Murdered by his wife Fridegundis, Chelles.⁴ He was

"CHILPERICH, son of CLOTAIRE I King of the Franks & his fourth wife Arnegundis (before 535-murdered Chelles [27 Sep/9 Oct] 584, bur Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Pr??s).?á Gregory of Tours names Chilperich as the son of King Clotaire and his wife Aregonde[308].?á He succeeded his father in 561 as CHILPERICH I King of the Franks, his territories covering those previously held by his father, with Soissons as his capital[309].?á The Marii Episcopi Aventicensis Chronica records that "filii ipsius Charibertus, Guntegramnus, Hilpericus et Sigibertus" divided the kingdom between them on the death of their father in 561[310].?á Gregory of Tours records that King Chilperich was forced to flee by his half-brother King Sigebert who conquered his territories[311].?á He captured Neustria on the death of his brother King Charibert.?á Gregory of Tours records the murder of King Chilperich at Chelles and his burial in the church of St Vincent in Paris[312]."

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     Audovere married Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Aregunda (Aregonde), in 549.¹ Audovere died in 580 at murdered in the most cruel fashion.¹ She was

”([549]) AUDOVERE, daughter of --- (-murdered 580). Gregory of Tours names Audovera as one of the earlier consorts of King Chilperich[313]. Herimannus records that "Audoveram reginam commatrem suam [=Geislundam]" was strangled by her husband's concubine "Fridegundis"[314]. Gregory of Tours records that the mother of Clovis was "murdered in the most cruel fashion"[315], dated to late 580 from the context.”

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     Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history" married Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Aregunda (Aregonde), in 568.⁴ Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history" was buried in 597 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.⁴ She was

”m thirdly (568) FREDEGONDE, daughter of --- (-597, bur Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés). Gregory of Tours records that King Sigebert married Fredegund before his marriage to Galswinth, specifying that a great quarrel ensued between the two of them[318]. It is assumed that this indicates that Frédégonde was the king's mistress before his second marriage. She plotted actively in favour of her sons at the expense of her husband's children by his first marriage. It is likely that she ordered the murder of her brother-in-law King Sigebert I. According to the 8th century source, Liber Historiae Francorum, she murdered her husband after he discovered that she was having an affair[319]. She was regent for her son King Clotaire II after his succession in 584. Fredegar records that Frédégonde died "in the second year of the reign of Theodebert"[320].”

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     Galswintha of the Visigoths married Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Aregunda (Aregonde), in 564.¹ Galswintha of the Visigoths died before 568. She was

”m secondly (564) GALSWINTHA of the Visigoths, daughter of ATANAGILDO King of the Visigoths & his wife Gosvinta --- (-murdered [567]). Gregory of Tours records the marriage of King Chilperich and Galswinth, older daughter of King Athanagild, after the marriage of King Sigebert to her younger sister, specifying that she converted from Arianism to Catholicism and came to France with a large dowry, but never stopped complaining to the king about the insults she had to endure, her husband eventually having her garrotted by one of his servants[316]. Herimannus names "Geisluindam, sororem Brunæ [filiam Athanagildi regis Gothorum]" as wife of "Hilpericus frater Sigibertus rex", recording that she was strangled by her husband's concubine "Fridegundis"[317].”

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     Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and First Wife or Illegitimate were associated at children by.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 was born in 584 at Spring.⁴ He was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 married Adaltrudis before 610.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 married Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe) at married firstly/sceondly.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 married Sichildis circa 618 at secondly/thirdly.⁴ Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 died in October 629.⁴ He was buried in 629 at Church of Saint Vincent, Paris.⁴ He was

"CLOTAIRE II 584-629
CHLOTHACHAR [Clotaire], son of CHILPERICH I King of the Franks & his third wife Frédégonde (Spring 584-[18] Oct 629, bur Paris Church of St Vincent[346]). Gregory of Tours records the birth of a son to King Chilperich[347], dated to early 584 from the context, although in a later passage in which he names him Clotaire he records that he was four months old when his father died[348]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records the birth of "Chlotharium [filius Chilperici]" around the same time as the death of his older brother Theoderich[349]. He succeeded his father in 584 as CLOTAIRE II King of the Franks, under the regency of his mother Queen Frédégonde. He was defeated by the brothers King Theodebert II and King Theoderich II in 600 on the banks of the river Orvanne near Dormelles, after which he agreed terms under which he held only twelve cantons between the Seine, the Oise and the sea[350]. After the defeat of King Theodebert II in 612, and death of King Theoderich II in 613, the Austrasian nobility invited King Clotaire to lead their rebellion against Queen Brunechilde. After the capture, torture and murder of the queen, Clotaire was recognised as sole King of the Franks. In 623, he was obliged to accede to the request of the Austrasians for their own king and installed his son Dagobert as King of Austrasia."

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     Adaltrudis was buried at Saint-Pierre, Rouen.⁴ She married Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628, son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history", before 610.⁴ Adaltrudis died circa 617.⁴ She was

"[m [firstly] ADALTRUDIS, daughter of --- (-bur Rouen Saint-Pierre). "Hlotharii rege Francorum?du uxores regin?Haldetrudis?et Bertetrudis" were buried in "basilica sancti Petri apostolic Rothomacum"[351]. The editor of the compilation in which this text is reproduced suggests that "Haldetrudis" is in fact an error for a variation of "Waldrada", the widow of King Theodebald who reportedly married King Clotaire I, not King Clotaire II, as his fifth wife. This first marriage of King Clotaire II is dubious. If it is correct that Merovech was the son of King Clotaire II (which is uncertain, see below), the estimated birth date of King Clotaire's known son Dagobert (in [610/11]) suggests that his older brother (reportedly active in 604) must have been born from an earlier union, although it is possible that his mother was the king's concubine rather than his wife.]"

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     NN---- concubine-of the Franks of the Rhine was

"[m firstly] ---, daughter of --- [of the Franks of the Rhine]. According to Gregory of Tours, the mother of Theoderich was one of King Clovis's concubines not his first wife[46]. Settipani[47] suggests that his mother was a Frank from the Rhine region, based on the inheritance of Austrasia by Theoderich and the roots "Theode" and "Ric" in his name, possibly transmitted through his mother from Theodemer and Richomer who were both 4th century Frankish kings."

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.¹ She married Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511, son of Childeric I King of Franks 458-481 and Basina.¹ NN---- concubine-of the Franks of the Rhine died after 485.¹

     Theoderich I King of the Franks was born circa 485.¹ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and NN---- concubine-of the Franks of the Rhine.¹ Theoderich I King of the Franks was

" THEODERICH ([485]-end 533, bur Metz). Gregory of Tours names Theoderich as son of King Clovis by one of his mistresses, born before his marriage to Clotilde[55]. "Theodorico, Chlomiro, Hildeberto, Hlodario" are named (in order) as sons of "Chlodoveus" in the Regum Merowingorum Genealogia[56]. In 508, he led his father's campaign against the Visigoths, allied with the Burgundians[57], and temporarily occupied Aquitaine. He succeeded his father in 511 as THEODERICH I King of the Franks, based at Reims, his territory covering the right bank of the Rhine, the Moselle valley and Champagne, the lands which were later to become the kingdom of Austrasia. He helped Hermanfrid King of the Thuringians defeat the latter's brother Baderic, after being promised half his kingdom, a promise which was not kept[58]. Gregory of Tours records that King Theoderich and his half-brother King Clotaire invaded Thuringia in 531, deposed King Hermanfred (who was later killed) and annexed the kingdom[59]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Theudericus et Theudobertus filius eius et Chlotharius rex" invaded Thuringia and attacked "Ermenfredum regem Toringorum", a marginal addition recording that "Teodericus filius Clodovei ex concubina" threw "Ermenfridum regem" from a wall and killed his two sons[60]. Adam of Bremen names "Hadugato" as the duke of the Saxons to whom "Theodericus rex Francorum" sent legates[61], undated but recorded immediately after the Thuringian invasion of 531. Gregory of Tours records the death of Theoderich in the twenty third year of his reign[62]. m firstly ---. The assumed birth date range of King Theoderich's son, Theodebert, indicates that the king's known wife Suavegotha cannot have been his mother, considering her own estimated birth date, but nothing is known about the king's presumed first wife or concubine. m secondly ([507/16]) SUAVEGOTHA of Burgundy, daughter of SIGISMUND King of Burgundy & his first wife Ostrogotha of the Ostrogoths (495 or later-). Gregory of Tours records that Theoderich King of the Franks married the daughter of Sigismund but does not name her[63]. The primary source which gives her name has not been identified. Gregory does not name Suavegotha's mother, but chronologically it is more probable that she was born from Sigismund's first marriage, which is also suggested by the root "-gotha" in her first name. King Theoderich & his first wife had one child:"

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He was buried in 533 at Metz.¹ He died in 533.¹

     Ingomer died in 493.¹ He was born in 493.¹ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Ingomer was INGOMER (b and d 493). Gregory of Tours names Ingomer as eldest son of King Clovis and his wife Clotilde, recording that his mother insisted on having him baptised against the wishes of her husband, who considered his early death as a sign of dissatisfaction on the part of the pagan gods.¹

     Chlodomer was born between 494 and 495.¹ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Chlodomer died on 21 June 524 at killed in battle Vezeronce.¹ He was CHLODOMER ([494/95]-killed in battle Vézeronce 21 Jun 524). Gregory of Tours names Chlodomer as second son of King Clovis and his wife Clotilde[97]. "Theodorico, Chlomiro, Hildeberto, Hlodario" are named (in order) as sons of "Chlodoveus" in the Regum Merowingorum Genealogia[98]. He succeeded his father in 511 as CHLODOMER King of the Franks, at Orléans, his territory covering the Loire valley from Orléans to Tour, Chartres, Sens and Auxerre. Gregory of Tours records that Chlodomer's mother incited him to attack Burgundy to revenge the death of her parents. He defeated and captured Sigismund King of Burgundy in his first invasion, but was defeated and killed by Sigismund's brother Gondemar during a second invasion[99]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Chlodomiris" led an army into Burgundy against "Godmarum", a marginal additional recording that "Gladmirus filius Clodovei regis Francorum" was killed during the course of the attack[100]. m ([514] or 521) as her first husband, GUNTHEUCA [Gondioque], daughter of --- [King of Burgundy]. Gregory of Tours names Guntheuc as widow of King Chlodomer and records her second marriage with his brother Clotaire, but does not give her origin[101]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Chlotharius" married "uxorem fratris sui…Gundeucam"[102]. Settipani suggests, for onomastic reasons only, that she may have belonged to the Burgundian royal family which, if correct, means that she must have been the daughter of either King Gondebaud or his brother Godogisel[103]. However, Gregory makes no mention of this in his lengthy description of King Chlodomer's campaigns in Burgundy, an omission which is surprising if his wife was related to his opponents. She married secondly ([524]) as his first wife, Clotaire I [Chlothachar/Lothar] King of the Franks. King Chlodomer & his wife had three children:.¹

     Childebert was born in 497.¹ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Childebert was buried in 588 at Saint-Germain des Pres, Paris.¹ He died on 23 December 588.¹ He was CHILDEBERT ([497]-23 Dec 558, bur Paris, Saint-Germain des Prés). Gregory of Tours names Childebert as son of King Clovis and his wife Clotilde, listed after Chlodomer and before Clotaire[115]. "Theodorico, Chlomiro, Hildeberto, Hlodario" are named (in order) as sons of "Chlodoveus" in the Regum Merowingorum Genealogia[116]. He succeeded his father in 511 as CHILDEBERT I King of the Franks, at Paris, his territory covering the Seine and Somme valleys, as well as the northern coast of France as far as Brittany, Nantes and Angers. Gregory of Tours records that King Childebert attacked and defeated Amalric King of the Visigoths[117], which marked the end of the Visigothic presence in France and the start of the transfer of their power-base to Spain. He and his brother Clotaire launched a third attack on Burgundy, besieged Autun and occupied the whole kingdom, deposing King Gondemar II[118]. Gregory of Tours records that the childless King Childebert adopted his nephew Theodebert as his heir after the death of the latter's father[119]. He founded the monastery in Paris which, from the end 11th century, was called Saint-Germain des Prés. Gregory of Tours records the death of King Childebert in Paris and his burial in the church of St Vincent[120]. The Marii Episcopi Aventicensis Chronica records the death in 558 of "Childebertus rex Francorum"[121]. m ULTROGOTHA, daughter of --- (-after 561, bur Paris, Saint-Germain des Prés). Gregory of Tours names Ultrogotha as the wife of King Childebert, specifying that she was sent into exile with her two daughters by King Clotaire after her husband died[122]. Childebert I & his wife had two children:.¹

     Theodechildis was born between 492 and 591.¹ He was the son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Theodechildis died in 576.¹ He was THEODECHILDIS ([492/501]-576). A charter dated 2 Oct [499], classified as spurious in the collection, of "Clodoveus rex Francorum" purports to be written when "filia mea…Theodechildis" was becoming a nun[128]. As noted above, the editor of the Monumenta Germaniæ Scriptores series assumes that this charter refers to the daughter of King Theoderich[129]. Another charter, classified as spurious, in the name of "Theodechildis filia Chlodoveo" purports to record a donation to the monastery of St Peter at Sens dated Sep 569[130]. She founded the monastery of Mauriac in Auvergne[131]. m ---, king.].¹

     Chrothieldis (Clotilde) was born between 502 and 511.¹ She was the daughter of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Chrothieldis (Clotilde) was buried in 531 basilique des Saints-Apôtres [later église de Sainte-Geneviève])., Paris.¹ She died in 531.¹ She was CHROTHIELDIS [Clotilde] ([502/11]-531, bur Paris, basilique des Saints-Apôtres [later église de Sainte-Geneviève]). Gregory of Tours refers to the marriage of the (unnamed) sister of the four brothers Theoderich, Chlodomer, Childebert and Clotaire with Amalric King of the Visigoths, arranged after the death of their father, specifying that she was sent to Spain "with a great dowry of expensive jewellery"[132]. Gregory names her Clotilde in a later passage in which he records that she was maltreated by her husband, and brought back to France by her brother King Childebert who attacked and defeated King Amalric, but died on the journey and was buried in Paris beside her father[133]. m (511) AMALRIC King of the Visigoths, son of ALARIC II King of the Visigoths & his wife Theodegotha of the Ostrogoths (502-murdered 531)..¹

     Daughter was the daughter of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy.¹ Daughter was [daughter . The Gesta Episcoporum Mettensis names "Agiulfus" as sixth bishop of Metz, stating that "patre ex nobili senatorum familia orto, ex Chlodovei regis Francorum filia procreatus", and that "nepos ipsius…Arnoaldus" succeeded him as bishop[134]. This is the only reference so far identified to this supposed daughter of King Clovis, whose existence should presumably therefore be treated with caution. The reference to her supposed grandson Arnold suggests some confusion with the sources which allege the existence of Bilichildis, possible daughter of King Clotaire I (see below). m ---.] [Two possible children:].

     Guntheuca (Gondioque) married Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561, son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy, circa 524.¹ Guntheuca (Gondioque) died before 531.¹ She was

"m firstly ([524]) as her second husband, his sister-in-law, GUNTHEUCA [Gondioque], widow of CHLODOMER King of the Franks, daughter of --- [King of Burgundy]. Gregory of Tours names Guntheuc as widow of King Chlodomer and records her second marriage with his brother Clotaire, but does not give her origin[146]. Settipani suggests, for onomastic reasons only, that she may have belonged to the Burgundian royal family which, if correct, means that she must have been the daughter of either King Gondebaud or his brother Godogisel[147]. However, Gregory makes no mention of this in his lengthy description of King Chlodomer's campaigns in Burgundy, an omission which is surprising if his wife was related to his opponents.”

FMG, online http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/MEROVINGIANS.htm, FRANKS, Merovingian Kings. Kings of the FRANKS [451/57]-751, Kings of NEUSTRIA and AUSTRASIA.¹

     Radegund of Thuringia (Radégonde) was born in 518 at Erfurt. She married Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561, son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy, in 531.¹ Radegund of Thuringia (Radégonde) died on 13 August 587 at Poitiers.¹ She was buried in 587 at basilique Sainte-Marie-hors-les-Murs, Poitiers.¹ She was

"m secondly (531, repudiated) RADEGUND of Thuringia [Radégonde], daughter of BERTHECHAR [Bertaire] King of the Thuringians & his wife --- (Erfurt 518-Poitiers 13 Aug 587, bur Poitiers, basilique Sainte-Marie-hors-les-Murs). Gregory of Tours names Radegund as the orphaned daughter of Berthar[148]. The Vitæ Sanctæ Radegundis names "Radegundis natione barbare de regione Thoringa" and her "avo rege Bessino, patruo Hermenfredo, patre rege Bertechario"[149]. In a later passage, Gregory records that, after the Frankish invasion of Thuringia, Radegund formed part of the booty taken home by Clotaire I King of the Franks, who later married her[150]. The testament of Radegundis dated to [584/87] survives[151]. Gregory of Tours records the death of St Radegund on 13 Aug[152]. She was canonised, her feast day is 13 Aug[153].”

FMG, online http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/MEROVINGIANS.htm, FRANKS, Merovingian Kings. Kings of the FRANKS [451/57]-751, Kings of NEUSTRIA and AUSTRASIA.¹

     Ingundis (Ingonde) married Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561, son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy, in 532 She was King Clotaire's concubine from [517].¹

     Waldrada married Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561, son of Clovis I (Chlodovech) "The Great" King of Salic Franks 481-511 and Chrotechildis of Burgundy, in 555; [m] [fifthly] (555, repudiated) [as her second husband], WALDRADA, widow of THEODEBALD King of the Franks, daughter of WACCHO King of the Lombards & his second wife Ostrogotha of the Gepides. According to Gregory of Tours, King Clotaire "began to have intercourse" with the widow of King Theodebald, before "the bishops complained and he handed her over to Garivald Duke of Bavaria"[158], which does not imply that Clotaire married Waldrada. Herimannus names "Wanderadam" wife of "Theodpaldus rex Francorum" when recording her second marriage to "Lotharius rex patris eius Theodeberti patruus"[159]. She married thirdly (after 555) Garibald Duke in Bavaria..¹

     Chunsina Mistress and Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 were associated; Mistress (1): CHUNSINA, daughter of ---. Gregory of Tours names Chunsina as the mistress of King Clotaire, mother of Chramn[160]. She is named "Gunsinam" in the Liber Historiæ Francorum[161]..¹

     _ NN---- and Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 were associated; Mistress (2): ---. The name of King Clotaire's second mistress is not known..¹

     Gunthar was born in 517.¹ He was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) I King of Soissons 511, King of Orleans 524, King of France 558-561 and Ingundis (Ingonde).¹ Gunthar died after 532.¹ He was GUNTHAR ([517]-after 532). Gregory of Tours names (in order) Gunthar, Childerich, Charibert, Guntram, Sigibert and a daughter Clothsind as the children of King Clotaire and his wife Ingonde, specifying that Gunthar died in his father's lifetime[162]. It is assumed that the first three children at least were born illegitimate. Gregory of Tours reports that he served as an officer in his father's army, but died young[163]..¹

     Theodebert (Thibert) was born between 548 and 551.¹ He was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Audovere.¹ Theodebert (Thibert) was buried in 573 at Angoulême.¹ He died in 573 at Killed.¹ He was THEODEBERT [Thibert] ([548/51]-killed 573, bur Angoulême). Gregory of Tours names (in order) Theudebert, Merovech and Clovis as the sons of King Chilperich and Audovera[321]. Gregory records that Theodebert was captured at Soissons by his uncle King Sigebert I and imprisoned for a year at Ponthion before being sent back to his father[322]. He led his father's troops against his uncle in 573, devastated Touraine, but was killed by Duke Godogisel and Boso[323]..¹

     Merovech was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Audovere.¹ Merovech died in 577 at Murdered, Thérouanne.¹ He was buried in 584 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.¹ He was MEROVECH (-murdered Thérouanne 577, bur 584 Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés). Gregory of Tours names (in order) Theudebert, Merovech and Clovis as the sons of King Chilperich and Audovera[324]. Merovech was held in custody following his marriage, tonsured and sent to the monastery of Anille at Le Mans, but sought refuge in the church of St Martin at Tours before being murdered after he went into hiding in the area of Reims[325]. The Marii Episcopi Aventicensis Chronica records that "Meroveus filius Hilperici" was killed in 578[326]. m (Rouen after Easter 576) as her second husband, BRUNECHILDIS [Brunequilda/Brunechilde] of the Visigoths, widow of SIGEBERT I King of the Franks, daughter of ATANAGILDO King of the Visigoths & his wife Gosvinta --- ([545/50]-Renève-sur-Vingeanne Autumn 613, bur Autun, abbaye de Saint-Martin). Gregory records that Merovech married his uncle's widow in Rouen soon after Easter in the year following her first husband's murder[327]..¹

     Chlodovech (Clovis) was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Audovere.¹ Chlodovech (Clovis) died in 580 at murdered, Noisy-le-Grand.¹ He was buried in 584 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.¹ He was CHLODOVECH [Clovis] (-murdered Noisy-le-Grand end 580, bur Noisy-le-Grand, transferred 584 to Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés). Gregory of Tours names (in order) Theudebert, Merovech and Clovis as the sons of King Chilperich and Audovera[328]. Gregory records that he was driven out of Tours and fled to Bordeaux before succeeding in returning to his father[329]. He also records that Clovis's father, at the suggestion of Frédégonde, sent Clovis to Berny in the hope that he would die of the same disease as his younger half-brothers, and that Clovis was later murdered on the orders of Frédégonde[330]. Gregory of Tours records that his body was found and reburied in Paris St Vincent by King Gontran[331].
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     Basina was the daughter of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Audovere.¹ Basina died after 590.¹ She was BASINA (-after 590). Gregory of Tours records that the sister of Clovis was "tricked by Fredegund's servants and persuaded into entering a nunnery…where she remains to this day"[332], dated to late 580 from the context, although it is not certain that this relates to Basina. Gregory names Basina as the daughter of King Chilperich and Audovera whom her father confined in a nunnery in Poitiers, when recording that in 584 her father considered sending her to Spain as the bride for Recared, in place of her half-sister[333]. Gregory also records that she became a nun at the convent of Sainte-Croix in Poitiers, but was involved in the revolt against abbess Leubovera[334]..¹