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     Childeswindis (Childesinde) was born in 567.¹ She was the daughter of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Audovere.¹ Childeswindis (Childesinde) was CHILDESWINDIS [Childesinde] ([567]-). The Liber Historiæ Francorum names "Childesinda" as the daughter of King Chilperich & his first wife[335]..¹

     Rigundis "Princess Rigunth" was born circa 569.¹ She was the daughter of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".¹ Rigundis "Princess Rigunth" was RIGUNDIS ([569]-). Gregory of Tours names "Princess Rigunth" when recounting that she sympathised when Gregory was accused of treachery by her mother[336]. Gregory names Rigunth as daughter of King Chilperich when recording her betrothal to Recared, son of King Leuvigild, and her voyage to Spain with a large retinue[337]. On learning of the death of her father, she was abandoned before returning to her mother's palace where she led a life of debauchery[338]. Betrothed (early 584) to RECAREDO of the Visigoths, son of LEOVIGILDO King of the Visigoths & his first wife Theodosia --- (-Toledo mid-Jun or Dec 601). He was elected to succeed his father in 586 as RECAREDO King of the Visigoths.

     Chlodebert was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".¹ Chlodebert was buried circa 580 at Soissons St Crispin and St Crispinian.¹ He was CHLODEBERT (-Soissons St Médard 580, bur Soissons St Crispin and St Crispinian). Gregory of Tours names Chlodebert as the son of Chilperich & Frédégonde when recording his death in the church of St Médard, Soissons and his burial "in the church of the holy martyrs Crispin and Crispinian"[339], the context of the passage dating the event to 580..¹

     Samson was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".¹ Samson died circa 577.¹ He was SAMSON (573-late 577). Gregory of Tours names Samson as the younger son of Chilperich & Fredegund when recording his death after having a high temperature and diarrhoea "before completing his fifth year"[340], the context of the passage dating the event to late 577.¹

     (?) Dagobert was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".¹ (?) Dagobert was buried at Saint-Denis, Paris.¹ He died circa 580.¹ He was DAGOBERT ([579/80]-580, bur Saint-Denis). Gregory of Tours refers to (but does not name) a younger son of Chilperich & Fredegund when recording his hurried baptism while dying and his burial in Paris Saint-Denis[341], the context of the passage dating the event to 580. The source which names him has not been identified..

     Theoderich was born between 582 and 583.¹ He was the son of Chilperic I King of Neustria 539-584 and Fridegundis "One of the most bloodthirsty women in history".¹ Theoderich was baptized on 18 April 583.¹ He died in 584 at death from dysentery.¹ He was THEODERICH ([582/83], chr Paris 18 Apr 583-early 584, bur Paris). Gregory of Tours records the birth of a son to King Chilperich and his baptism at Easter with the name Theoderich by Ragnemod Bishop of Paris[342], dated from the context to [582/83]. Gregory records his death from dysentery a year after his baptism and his burial in Paris[343]..

     Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe) was born c 618/619.¹ She was

”m [firstly/secondly] BERETRUDIS [Bertrada or Berthe], daughter of --- (-[618/19], bur Rouen Saint-Pierre). The Gesta Dagoberti names "Bertedrude regina" as wife of "Chlotharius filius Chilperici" and mother of King Dagobert[352]. Fredegar names "Erchynoaldus…consanguineus…de genetricis Dagoberti" as maior domus in Neustria after the death of Aega[353], although the exact relationship between Erchinoald and Beretrudis is not known. Settipani suggests[354] that she may have been the daughter of Richomer, patricius of Burgundy & his wife Garitrudis, maternal grandparents of Erchinoald. Fredegar records that "Bertetrudis regina" died in the 35th year of the reign of King Clotaire II[355], although there must be some doubt about the dating in light of the birth of Chilperich, son of King Clotaire's son by his marriage to Sichildis (see below). "Hlotharii rege Francorum…duæ uxores reginæ…Haldetrudis…et Bertetrudis" were buried in "basilica sancti Petri apostolic Rothomacum"[356]."

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She was buried at Saint-Pierre, Rouen.¹ 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", at married firstly/sceondly.¹

     Sichildis 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", circa 618 at secondly/thirdly.¹ Sichildis was

” m [secondly/thirdly] ([618/19]) SICHILDIS, sister of GOMATRUDIS[357], daughter of ---. The Gesta Dagoberti records that, after the death of "Bertedrude regina", her husband married "Sichildem"[358]. The Gesta Dagoberti names "Brunulfus…frater Sichildis reginæ"[359]. According to Fredegar, her husband accused her of "misconduct" with Boso of Etampes, son of Audolenus, whom the king ordered killed by Duke Arnebert[360]."

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     First Wife or Illegitimate and Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 were associated at children by.¹

     Merovech was born. He was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and First Wife or Illegitimate.¹ Merovech died in 604.¹ He was [MEROVECH (-after 25 Dec 604). Fredegar records that "Clotharius" sent "filium suum Maeroeum et Landericum maioris domus" to lead his troops against Berthoald maior domus of Burgundy, in the ninth year of King Theoderich's reign, and that Merovech was captured while Landeric fled[361]. Presumably he was executed as no further mention of him has been found. There must be some doubt that Merovech could have been the son of King Clotaire II. Considering that King Clotaire was born in 584, he is unlikely to have been the father of someone sent into battle in 604. It is recognised that other sons of Merovingian kings started military careers at an early age, presumably as symbolic figureheads, for example Gunthar oldest son of King Clotaire I and Theodebert, oldest son of King Chilperich I. However, Merovech could not have been more than six/seven years old at the time at the very most, which appears considerably younger than these other cases.].¹

     Emma was born circa 605.¹ She was the daughter of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and First Wife or Illegitimate.¹ Emma was [EMMA . "Emma Francorum regis filia et regis Eadbaldi copula" subscribed her husband's 618 charter[362]. Although Emma seems an unlikely name for a Merovingian princess, given the more complex names which are typical of the family, Settipani suggests that it is the diminutive of a name containing a root similar to "Ermen-", like Ermenberga or Ermentrudis, which would also provide an explanation for the root "Eormen-" in the name of her son[363]. Stenton says[364] there seems no doubt that Eadbald's second wife belonged to the Frankish royal house but that her parentage has not been ascertained. Werner suggests[365] that she was the daughter of Erchinoald, maior domus of Neustria, as the name root "Eorcen-" (similar to "Erchin-") was used among her descendants. Settipani[366] identifies Emma's parents as shown here, seemingly because he eliminates all other possible couples from the known members of the Merovingian royal family from a chronological viewpoint. He prefers a Merovingian ancestry to explain the name "Hlothhere" given to Emma's grandson, similar to "Chlothachar" or "Clotaire", the name of Emma's supposed father. m (after [618]) as his second wife, EADBALD King of Kent, son of ÆTHELBERHT King of Kent & his first wife Berta of the Franks (-20 Jan 640).].¹

     Dagobert I, King of the Franks married Bertechildis.⁴ Dagobert I, King of the Franks was born between 610 and 611 at Saint-Denis.⁴ He was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe).⁴ Dagobert I, King of the Franks married Clichy or Reuilly in 626 at left her as she was sterile, Reuilly.⁴ Dagobert I, King of the Franks married Nantechildis between 629 and 630.⁴ Dagobert I, King of the Franks and mistress Ragintrudis were associated.⁵ Dagobert I, King of the Franks married Wulfegundis.⁴ Dagobert I, King of the Franks died on 19 January 639 at église abbatiale de Saint-Denis.⁴ He was

"DAGOBERT I 629-[638/39], SIGEBERT III 634-656, DAGOBERT II 676-679

DAGOBERT, son of CLOTAIRE II King of the Franks & his second wife Beretrudis [Bertrada or Berthe] ([610/11-Saint-Denis 19 Jan 639, bur église abbatiale de Saint-Denis). The Gesta Dagoberti names "Dagobertus" as son of "Chlotharius filius Chilperici…ex Bertedrude regina"[375]. His father appointed him as DAGOBERT I King of the Franks in Austrasia in 623, under pressure from the Austrasian aristocracy to have their own king. He was educated by Pepin de Landen maior domus in Austrasia and Arnoul Bishop of Metz. He succeeded his father in 629, was able to confine the government of his half-brother to the south-west of France, and even acquired this land on his half-brother's death in 631, establishing himself as sole king of the Franks based in Paris. Under pressure once again from the Austrasians for their own king, Dagobert appointed his son Sigebert to rule as king of Austrasia at Metz in [633/34]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records the death of "rex Daygobertus" from a fever at "Spinogilo villa in paygo Parisiacense urbis" and his burial "in basilica beati Dionisii martyris"[376]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "XIV Kal Feb" of "Dagoberti regis Francorum, ecclesie Beati Dyonisii incliti fundatoris"[377]. Fredegar records his death from dysentery in the 16th year of his reign and his burial place[378]."

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     (?) NN---- was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe).³ (?) NN---- died in 618.³

     Charibert was born between 618 and 619.¹ He was the son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Sichildis.¹ Charibert died in 631.¹ He was CHARIBERT ([618/19]-631, bur Blaye, basilique Saint-Romain). The Gesta Dagoberti names "Hairbertum" as the son of King Clotaire & his wife "Sichildem"[370]. According to Fredegar, after his father died Charibert "made an attempt to seize the kingdom but his cause made little headway since he was simple-minded"[371], although the reference may have been intended to reflect merely his youth rather than mental incapacity. His brother King Dagobert installed him in 629 as CHARIBERT II King of the Franks, governing the territory between the Loire and the Spanish border. Fredegar records that King Dagobert granted "pagum Tholosanum, Cathornicum, Agenninsem, Petrocorecum et Santonecum" to "fratri suo Cairiberto", who established his capital at Toulouse and expanded his territory by subjugating Gascony in the third year of his brother's reign[372]. Fredegar records the death of "Charibertus rex" in the ninth year of King Dagobert's reign[373]. m ---. The name of King Charibert's wife is not known. King Charibert II & his wife had one child:.¹ He was buried at basilique Saint-Romain, Blaye.¹

     Nantechildis married Dagobert I, King of the Franks, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe), between 629 and 630.³ Nantechildis died in 645.³ She was

“m secondly ([629/30]) NANTECHILDIS, sister of LANDEGISEL, landowner in Limousin, daughter of --- (-[645]). According to Fredegar, Nantechildis was "a maiden of the bed-chamber" whom the king made queen[384]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum names "regina sua [=Dagoberti rex] Nanthilde de genere Saxonorum"[385]. The Gesta Dagoberti records the death of "germanus Nanthildis regina…Landegiselus" and his burial at Saint-Denis[386]. According to Fredegar, the king on his deathbed commended "his Queen Nantechildis and Clovis his son" to Aega[387]. She acted as regent for her son jointly with maior domus Aega[388]. After the death of the latter, Queen Nantechildis retained control. "Chlodovius rex Francorum" names "genitoris nostri Dagobercthi regis…genetrix nostra domna Nantechilda", the latter also subscribing the document, in his donation of property to the abbey of St Denis dated to [645][389]. She appointed Flaochad as maior domus in Burgundy, and died later the same year[390].”

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     Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 was born between October 633 and November 633.⁴ He was the son of Dagobert I, King of the Franks and Nantechildis.⁴ Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 married Bathildis in 648.¹ Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 died in 657.⁴

"CHLODOVECH [Clovis], son of DAGOBERT I King of the Franks & his second wife Nantechildis (633-[Oct/Nov] 657). The Liber Historiæ Francorum names "Sighiberto et Chlodovecho" as the two sons of "Dagobertus rex…ex regina sua Nanthilde"[422]. The Gesta Dagoberti and Fredegar both record his birth in the 12th year of his father's reign[423]. From the moment of his birth, his father planned his succession in Neustria, while his older half-brother was to continue to rule in Austrasia. He succeeded his father in [638/39] as CLOVIS II King of the Franks in Neustria, under the regency of his mother and maior domus Aega. After the death of the latter, his successor Erchinoald became effective ruler in Neustria. "Chlodovius rex Francorum" names "genitoris nostri Dagobercthi regis…genetrix nostra domna Nantechilda", the latter also subscribing the document, in his donation of property to the abbey of St Denis dated to [645][424]. King Clovis II was involved in the capture and execution of Grimoald maior domus of Austrasia. According to the Continuator of Fredegar, "in his latter years his mind became affected"[425]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum states that King Clovis was dedicated to fornication, gluttony and drink and died after reigning 16 years[426]. According to The Continuator of Fredegar, he died after reigning 18 years[427]."

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     Bathildis was buried at convent of Chelles, église Sainte-Croix.³ She was born circa 627 at Anglia.³ She married Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57, son of Dagobert I, King of the Franks and Nantechildis, in 648.³ Bathildis died on 30 January 680.³ She was

" m (648) BATHILDIS, daughter of --- (-convent of Chelles [680], bur convent of Chelles, église Sainte-Croix). The Vita Sanctæ Balthildis names "Balthildaem reginam…ex genere Saxonum", without giving further details about her origin, and records her marriage to "Chlodoveum Dagoberti quondam regis filium"[428]. According to the Continuator of Fredegar, she was "a sensible and attractive woman"[429]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records the marriage of "Chlodovechum filium eius [=regis Daygoberti]" and "de genere Saxonorum…Balthilde[430]. She was regent in Neustria for her son King Clotaire III[431], and installed her son Childerich as king in Austrasia. "Chlothacharius rex Francorum" donated property to the monastery "in civitatis Trecassinæ" by charter dated to [657/58] which names "genitor noster Chlodoveus…genitrix nostra Baltildis regina", the latter also subscribing the charter[432]. She was forced to retire to the convent of Chelles in 664 when her son King Chlothachar III reached the age of majority by maior domus Ebroin.”

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     Mérovée (Merovech) Founder of the Merovingian Dynasty died in 457.³ He was the founder of the Merovingian Dynasty who governed the Salic Franks from 448-457. The Merovingian period represents the earliest period that genealogists feel we have viable records for and thus can develop lineages from.

The Merovingian Kings were part of a dynasty that had the longest lasting rule following the Roman Empire, and preceded the Carolingians and Charlemagne.

The Franks first appeared as settlers on the lower Rhine in two divisions, the Salians (dwellers by the sea, sal), and the Ripuarians (dwellers by the riverbank, ripa). By the 4^th century, the Salians were established in the area between the Meuse and the Scheldt as federates of the Roman Empire; the Ripuarians, in the tract between the Rhine and the Meuse. They formed no permanent confederations and unlike other Germanic peoples did not migrate as a nation but expanded.

The Dynasty of the Salian Franks began with the semi-legendary Merovech (Mérovée) first noted c. 430. His son, King Childric (d. 481) fought as a federate of the empire at Orleans when Adtius defeated the Visigothss, and he later defeated the Saxons on the Loire. His tomb was found (1653) at Tournai, the capital of the Salians. The son of Childric was Clovis I, King of Cologne, born 466 died 511 in Paris.

For more information refer to “Merovingian Kingdoms, 450~751”, 1994 by Ian Wood. Gregory of Tours also wrote extensively about this period.

     Clichy or Reuilly married Dagobert I, King of the Franks, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe), in 626 at left her as she was sterile, Reuilly.¹

" m firstly (Clichy or Reuilly 626, repudiated [629/30]) GOMATRUDIS, sister of Queen SICHILDIS[379], daughter of ---. Fredegar records the marriage in Clichy of "germanam Sichieldæ regini nomen Gometrudæ" in the 42nd year of the reign of King Clotaire II, in a later passage reording that they marriage took place in Reuilly[380]. The Gesta Dagoberti records the marriage of King Dagobert to "germanam Sichildis reginæ Gomatrudem" in the 42nd year of the reign of his father[381]. According to Fredegar, her husband left her at Reuilly where he had married her[382]. The Gesta Dagoberti records that King Dagobert left Gomatrudis at "Romiliaco villa" because she was sterile[383]."

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     Wulfegundis married Dagobert I, King of the Franks, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe).¹

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"[m] thirdly (polygamously) WULFEGUNDIS, daughter of ---. "Vulfefundis" is named as one of the three queens of King Dagobert by Fredegar who says the king "surrendered himself to limitless debauchery, having three queens and mistresses beyond number"[391]. This implies that the king's third and fourth marriages were polygamous, which is apparently confirmed by Queen Nantechildis still being queen when Dagobert died[392]. " FMG, online http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/MEROVINGIANS.htm, FRANKS, Merovingian Kings. Kings of the FRANKS [451/57]-751, Kings of NEUSTRIA and AUSTRASIA. thirdly (polygamously) WULFEGUNDIS, daughter of ---. "Vulfefundis" is named as one of the three queens of King Dagobert by Fredegar who says the king "surrendered himself to limitless debauchery, having three queens and mistresses beyond number"[391]. This implies that the king's third and fourth marriages were polygamous, which is apparently confirmed by Queen Nantechildis still being queen when Dagobert died[392].
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     Bertechildis married Dagobert I, King of the Franks, son of Clothaire (Chlothar) II King of Neustria 584, King of Franks 613-628 and Beretrudis (Bertrada or Berthe).¹

" m fourthly (polygamously) BERTECHILDIS, daughter of ---. "Berchildis" is named as one of the three queens of King Dagobert by Fredegar[393].
Mistress (1): (630) RAGINTRUDIS, daughter of ---. Fredegar records the marriage of King Dagobert in the eighth year of his reign to "puella nomen Ragnetrudæ" and the birth of "filium…Sigybertum" in the same year[394].
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" Mistress (1): (630) RAGINTRUDIS, daughter of ---. Fredegar records the marriage of King Dagobert in the eighth year of his reign to "puella nomen Ragnetrudæ" and the birth of "filium…Sigybertum" in the same year[394].”

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     Sigebert was born on 9 October 630 or 19 January 1631.¹ He was buried in 656 at basilique de Saint-Martin, Metz.¹ He died on 1 February 656.¹

" SIGEBERT ([9 Oct 630/19 Jan 631]-1 Feb 656, bur Metz, basilique de Saint-Martin). Fredegar records the marriage of King Dagobert in the eighth year of his reign to "puella nomen Ragnetrudæ" and the birth of "filium…Sigybertum" in the same year[395]. The Gesta Dagoberti records the birth of his (unnamed) son to King Dagobert and Ragintrudis in the eighth year of his reign[396]. On the other hand, the Liber Historiæ Francorum names "Sighiberto et Chlodovecho" as the two sons of "Dagobertus rex…ex regina sua Nanthilde"[397], although this seems to be the only source which disagrees about the name of his mother. His father appointed him as SIGEBERT III King of the Franks in Austrasia in [Dec 633/Jan 634]. After his father's death, maior domus Pepin and the latter's son Grimoald, governed Austrasia in his name. Fredegar records that his forces were unable to repress the 639 rebellion of Radulf who declared himself king of an independent Thuringia[398]. He was canonised by the Catholic church in 1170. m CHIMNECHILDIS [Himnilde/Emnehilde], daughter of --- (-676 or after). The Passio Præiecti records the influence of "Imnichilde regine"[399]. The Gesta Episcopi Tullensis names "regem Dagobertum…genitricis ipsius Chimechildis reginæ" when recording a donation by the former[400]. "Childericus rex Francorum et Chinechildis regina…Bertuino comiti et Bertelando vicario" donated property "villam…Barisiacum…in pago Laudunensi" to "Amando episcopo" by charter dated to [1 Aug 661][401]. "Childericus rex Francorum, Bonifacio duci" donated property on the advice of "Emhilde regine" to the monastery of St Gregory in Vosges by charter dated to [660/62][402]. "Childericus rex Francorum" donated property on the request of "Amelrico, Bonefacio ducibus" and the advice of "Emnehildæ reginæ" by charter dated to [664/66][403]. "Childericus rex Francorum, Emnehildis et Bilihildis…reginæ…" confirmed the property of the monastery of Stablo and Malmedy by charter dated 6 Sep 667[404]. King Sigebert III & his wife had [two] children:
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     Regintrudis was the daughter of Dagobert I, King of the Franks and Nantechildis.¹ Regintrudis married Theodo II, Duke of Bavaria.

     _ Irmina was the daughter of Dagobert I, King of the Franks and Nantechildis.¹

     _ Adela was the daughter of Dagobert I, King of the Franks and Nantechildis.¹

     Chlothachar (Clotaire) was buried at église Notre-Dame de l'abbaye de Chelles.¹ He was born on 10 March 650 or 9 May 650.¹ He was the son of Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 and Bathildis.¹ Chlothachar (Clotaire) died in 673.¹ He was

" CHLOTHACHAR [Clotaire] ([650]-[10 Mar/9 May] 673, bur église Notre-Dame de l'abbaye de Chelles). The Liber Historiæ Francorum names (in order) "Chlotharium, Childericum atque Theudericum" as the three sons of "Chlodoveus…ex Balthilde regina eius", recording that the eldest son Clotaire succeeded his father after a reign of 16 years, with his mother as regent[433]. He is named avunculus of King Clovis III in the Cartulaire of Saint-Bertin[434]. He succeeded his father in 657 as CLOTAIRE III King of the Franks in Neustria and Burgundy, under the regency of his mother and maior domus Erchinoald. Even after attaining the age of majority in 664, the government of the kingdom was in the hands of maior domus Ebroin. "Chlothacharius rex Francorum" donated property to the monastery "in civitatis Trecassinæ" by charter dated to [657/58] which names "genitor noster Chlodoveus…genitrix nostra Baltildis regina", the latter also subscribing the charter[435]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Chlotharius rex puer" died after reigning for four years[436].”

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     Theoderic III, King of Burgundy, 670 and the Franks, 690-691 was buried at basilique Saint-Vaast, Arras.¹ He married _ Chrotechildis.¹ Theoderic III, King of Burgundy, 670 and the Franks, 690-691 was born in 651.¹ He was the son of Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 and Bathildis.¹ Theoderic III, King of Burgundy, 670 and the Franks, 690-691 died between 2 September 690 and 12 April 691.¹

" THEODERICH III 673-690, CLOVIS III 690-695, CHILDEBERT III 695-711, DAGOBERT III 711-715, THEODERICH IV 721-737

THEODERICH, son of CLOVIS II King of the Franks in Neustria & his wife Bathildis --- ([651]-[2 Sep 690/12 Apr 691], bur Arras, basilique Saint-Vaast). The Liber Historiæ Francorum names (in order) "Chlotharium, Childericum atque Theudericum" as the three sons of "Chlodoveus…ex Balthilde regina eius", recording in the following paragraph that Theoderich succeeded his brother after a reign of 4 years[461]. The parentage of "Theodorici regis" is given in the Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin[462]. He succeeded his brother in 673 as THEODERICH III King of the Franks in Neustria and Burgundy, under the protection of the maior domus Ebroin. After the latter was deposed and imprisoned at Luxeuil, King Theoderich was deposed, tonsured[463], forced to become a monk at Saint-Denis, and replaced by his younger brother Childerich. After the latter's assassination, King Theoderich was restored in Neustria end 675. After the maior domus Berthar was defeated by the Austrasians, King Theoderich was forced to flee but was captured by Pepin, maior domus in Austrasia. According to the Continuator of Fredegar, he died "after a reign of seventeen years"[464]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records the death of "Theudericus rex" after a reign of 19 years[465].
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     Childerich was the son of Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 and Bathildis.¹ Childerich was buried at Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.¹ He died between 18 October 675 and 10 November 675 at murdered forest of Lognes, near Chelles.¹

" CHILDERICH (-murdered forest of Lognes, near Chelles [18 Oct/10 Nov] 675, bur Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés). The Liber Historiæ Francorum names (in order) "Chlotharium, Childericum atque Theudericum" as the three sons of "Chlodoveus…ex Balthilde regina eius"[438]. "Theuderici regis" names "germano nostro Childerico quondam rege" in his deed dated 681[439]. He is named avunculus of King Clovis III in the Cartulaire of Saint-Bertin[440]. He was installed in [18 Oct/9 Dec] 662 as CHILDERICH II King of the Franks in Austrasia by his mother after the death of maior domus Grimoald, under the regency of his aunt Queen Chimnechildis. "Childericus rex Francorum et Chinechildis regina…Bertuino comiti et Bertelando vicario" donated property "villam…Barisiacum…in pago Laudunensi" to "Amando episcopo" by charter dated to [1 Aug 661][441]. "Childericus rex Francorum, Bonifacio duci" donated property on the advice of "Emhilde regine" to the monastery of St Gregory in Vosges by charter dated to [660/62][442]. "Childericus rex Francorum" donated property on the request of "Amelrico, Bonefacio ducibus" and the advice of "Emnehildæ reginæ" by charter dated to [664/66][443]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Childericum…alium fratrem eius [Chlotharii regis]" reigned in Austrasia with "Vulfoaldo duce", and that after his brother King Theoderich III was deposed he became King of the Franks, also backed by Wulfoald[444]. According to the Continuator of Fredegar, King Childerich was "altogether too light and frivolous", aroused "scandal and contempt…among the Frankish people" and was murdered with his pregnant queen by Bodilo[445]. The Liber Historiæ Francorum also records that "Childericum" and his pregnant wife were murdered by Bodilo[446]. m ([664/6 Sep 667]) BILICHILDIS, daughter of [SIGEBERT III King of the Franks & his wife Chimnechildis] (-murdered forest of Lognes, near Chelles [18 Oct/10 Nov] 675, bur Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés). "Childericus rex Francorum, Emnehildis et Bilihildis…reginæ…" confirmed the property of the monastery of Stablo and Malmedy by charter dated 6 Sep 667[447]. The Passio Leudegarii states that it was reported that "Childericum" married "filia sui…avunculi", the editor of this edition assuming that this means that she was the daughter of King Sigebert[448]. Given that avunculus normally indicates maternal uncle, this text appears insufficiently clear to conclude that the wife of King Childerich II was the daughter of King Sigebert III or, if she was, that she was his legitimate daughter. No other source has been found which corroborates the origin of Queen Bilichildis. However, contemporary Merovingian charters frequently use "avunculus" to include paternal uncle, which suggests that this may have been a general localised usage at the time. The fact that she and her supposed mother are named together in the charter dated 6 Sep 667 of "Childericus rex Francorum, Emnehildis et Bilihildis…reginæ…" confirming the property of the monastery of Stablo and Malmedy[449] suggests that Chimnechildis ["Emnehildis"] & Bilihildis may have been mother and daughter. The Liber Historiæ Francorum records that "Childericum" and his pregnant wife were murdered by Bodilo[450].”

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     _ Chrotechildis died 692 or after.¹ She married Theoderic III, King of Burgundy, 670 and the Franks, 690-691, son of Clovis II (Chlodovech), King of Neustria and Burgundy 639-656/57 and Bathildis.¹

" m CHROTECHILDIS [Rotilde] [Doda], daughter of --- (-692 or after). "Theudericus rex Francorum" donated property at the request of "regine nostre Chrodochilde…et…Berchario maiorem domos nostre" to the abbey of St Denis by charter dated 30 Oct 688[466]. "Chrotechildis regina" is named as mother of King Clovis III in the Cartulaire of Saint-Bertin[467]. She was regent for her son King Chlodovech III until 692. The necrology of Arras Saint-Vaast names "Theodericus rex Galliæ, Doda uxor regina"[468]. The epitaph of King Theoderich III and his wife bore the inscription "rex Theodericus…cum coniuge Doda", assumed to be another name by which Rotilde was known[469]. Settipani approves the theory of Maurice Chaume that the wife of King Theoderich III was Chrotechildis, daughter of maior domus Ansegisel[470]. However, this does not appear to be directly supported by primary source evidence.
King Theoderich III & his wife had [three] children:
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