Event First Frankish Invasion of Burgundy

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The Frankish Sub-Kings joined forces in an expedition against the Burgundians.

Chronology

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  • January 524: In 523, at the instigation of their mother Clotilde, Chlothar, Childebert, and Chlodomer joined forces in an expedition against the Burgundians. The Burgundian army was defeated, and their king, Sigismund, was captured and executed.
  • February 524: In 523, at the instigation of their mother, Clotilde, Chlothar, Childebert, and Chlodomer joined forces in an expedition against the Burgundians. The Burgundian army was defeated, and Sigismund was captured and executed. Sigismund's brother Godomar replaced him on the throne, with the support of the aristocracy, and the Franks were forced to leave.