Frankish military expeditions against the Burgundian Kingdom
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Were a series of Frankish military expeditions against the Kingdom of the Burgundians that was finally conquered.
Chronology
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1. First Frankish Invasion of Burgundy
The Frankish Sub-Kings joined forces in an expedition against the Burgundians.
- 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.
2. Second Frankish Invasion of Burgundy
A second military campaign of the Frankish kings against the Burgundian Kingdom.
- February 525: In 524 Chlothar and his brothers, including Theuderic, began a new campaign, advancing to the Isère Valley. But on 25 June 524, they suffered a serious defeat at the Battle of Vézeronce, and Chlodomer was killed. The Franks left Burgundy, and Godomar resumed his rule until 534.
- January 525: In 524 Chlothar and his brothers, including Theuderic, began a new campaign, advancing to the Isère Valley. But on 25 June 524, they suffered a serious defeat at the Battle of Vézeronce, and Chlodomer was killed. The Franks left Burgundy, and Godomar resumed his rule until 534.
3. Conquest of Burgundy
The Burgundian kingdom was invaded and divided between the Frankish rulers.