Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks

M, #11643, (before 535 - between 27 September 584 and 9 October 584)
Last Edited=28 Jul 2023
     Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks was born before 535.1 He was the son of Clothaire I ~ King of the Franks and Aregunde. Chilperic was crowned the King of Neustria. in 539.2

Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks married Audovere in 549.1

Chilperic was crowned the King of the Franks in 561.1

Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks married Galswintha, daughter of Atanagildo ~ King of the Visigoths and Gosvinta, in 564.1



Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks married Frédégunde in 568. She was Chilperic's first wife's maid, and is considered one of the most bloodthirsty women in history.1,2

Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks was murdered between 27 September 584 and 9 October 584 at Chelles, Île-de-France, France.1,2,3 He was buried on 19 October 584 at Église Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris, France.1

Child of Chilperic I ~ King of the Franks and Frédégunde

Citations

  1. Anonymous. Franks, Merovingian Kings. N.p.: manuscript, 2007.
  2. Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.
  3. Sewell, Robert James. Sewell: A History of the Sewell Family from the Earliest Times. N.p.: manuscript, 2008.