Childeric I
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Childeric I was a 5th-century Frankish king and father of Clovis I, regarded as one of the earliest historically attested rulers of the Merovingian dynasty.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Frankish king
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Merovingian king ⓘ historical figure ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Merovingian royal symbolism
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Tournai treasure NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| burialSite | Childeric I’s grave at Tournai ⓘ |
| child | Clovis I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Franks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Frankish ⓘ |
| dateOfDeath | c. 481 ⓘ |
| discoveryOfGrave | 1653 ⓘ |
| dynasty | Merovingian dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | 5th century ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Franks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fatherOf | Clovis I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| givenName | Childeric NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| graveDiscoveredIn | Tournai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | Gaul NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Alliance with Roman general Aegidius (traditionally reported)
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Being one of the earliest historically attested Merovingian rulers ⓘ Founding the political base later expanded by Clovis I ⓘ |
| languageUsed | Frankish ⓘ |
| militaryRank | Roman military commander (foederatus leader) ⓘ |
| notableArtifact |
Bee-shaped gold ornaments from his grave
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Gold signet ring of Childeric I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableBattle |
Campaigns against the Saxons
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Campaigns against the Visigoths ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
Alliance with the Western Roman Empire
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Defense of Roman interests in Gaul ⓘ Military campaigns in northern Gaul ⓘ |
| notableWork | Foundation of early Merovingian royal power ⓘ |
| placeOfBurial | Tournai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | Tournai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | King of the Salian Franks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | Merovech (traditionally, possibly legendary) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| realm | Salian Franks in northern Gaul ⓘ |
| reignEnd | c. 481 ⓘ |
| reignStart | c. 457 ⓘ |
| religion | paganism ⓘ |
| residence | Tournai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sexOrGender | male ⓘ |
| source | Gregory of Tours’ Historia Francorum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Basina of Thuringia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successor | Clovis I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | Rex Francorum (King of the Franks) ⓘ |
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