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Born c.466
Died November 27, 511 • Paris • France
House / Dynasty Merovingian dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Saint Clotilda • father Childeric I • son Theodoric I

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Historical map showing the division of the Frankish kingdom among the sons of Clovis after his death in 511. The map uses different colors to indicate territories ruled by Theodoric I, Clodomir, Childebert I, and Chlotar I, as well as undetermined areas, within the broader outline of the Frankish kingdom at Clovis's accession. Major cities and neighboring kingdoms such as the Visigothic Kingdom and Ostrogothic Kingdom are also labeled.
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