Theuderic I
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Theuderic I was the Merovingian king of Metz, Rheims, or Austrasia—as it is variously called—from 511 to 534.
Division of Gaul on Clovis's death, showing Theuderic's kingdom beside his brothers'
Theodebert I 534 548 king of Metz
Trésor de Gourdon 02
Clovis I
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Clovis I was the first Frankish king to unite the Franks, changing the form of leadership from a group of petty kings to rule by a single king, and ensuring that the kingship was passed down to his he
Theuderic I
…Theuderic I (c. 487 – 534) was the Merovingian king of Metz, Rheims, or Austrasia—as it is variously called—from 511 to 534. He was the son of Clovis I and one of his earlier wives or concubines (possibly a Franco-Rhenish Princess, Evochildis of Cologne). In accordance with Salian tradition, Clovis's…
Baptism of Clovis, ivory book cover from c. 870
Baptême de Clovis