Chilperic I

Summary

Chilperic I is a human^[1]. He was born on 537^[2]. He passed away in Chelles^[3]. He died on September 27, 584^[4]. He worked as a monarch^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Chilperic I died in Chelles^[3].
• Chilperic I was born on 537^[2].
• Chilperic I was born on 539^[7].
• Chilperic I died on September 27, 584^[4].
• Burial took place at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés^[8].
• Chilperic I's father was Chlothar I^[9].
• Chilperic I's mother was Aregund^[10].
• Chilperic I was married to Audovera^[11].
• Among Chilperic I's spouses was Galswintha^[12].
• Chilperic I was married to Fredegund^[13].
• A child of Chilperic I was Theudebert of Soissons^[14].
• A child of Chilperic I was Merovech of Soissons^[15].
• A child of Chilperic I was Clovis^[16].
• A child of Chilperic I was Basina, daughter of Chilperic I^[17].
• A child of Chilperic I was Childesinda^[18].
• A child of Chilperic I was Rigunth^[19].
• Chilperic I worked as a monarch^[5].
• Chilperic I held the position of king of Franks^[20].
• Chilperic I is recorded as male^[21].
• Chilperic I's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Chilperic I's family is recorded as Merovingian dynasty^[23].
• Chilperic I's noble title is recorded as king of Franks^[24].
• Chilperic I's Commons category is recorded as Chilperic I^[25].
• The cause of death was deliberate murder^[26].
• Chilperic I's given name is recorded as Chilpéric^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 537^[2] and 539^[7]. Chilperic I's father was Chlothar I^[9]. His mother was Aregund^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Chilperic I's professions included monarch^[5]. He held the position of king of Franks^[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Audovera^[11], a consort^[28], 0533–0580^[29]; Galswintha^[12], a consort^[30], 0540–0568^[31], of Neustria^[32]; and Fredegund^[13], a consort^[33], specialised in politics^[34]. Children include Theudebert of Soissons^[14]; Merovech of Soissons^[15], 0550–0577^[35]; Clovis^[16], 0600–0580^[36]; Basina, daughter of Chilperic I^[17], a nun^[37], 0560–0620^[38], of Francia^[39]; Childesinda^[18]; and Rigunth^[19], b. 0569^[40].

Death and Burial

Chilperic I died on September 27, 584^[4]. He passed away in Chelles^[3]. The cause of death was deliberate murder^[26]. Burial took place at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés^[8].

Why It Matters

Chilperic I ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

Where did Chilperic I die?

Chilperic I died in Chelles^[3].

Who were Chilperic I's parents?

Chilperic I's father was Chlothar I^[9]. Chilperic I's mother was Aregund^[10].

Who was Chilperic I married to?

Chilperic I's spouses include Audovera^[11], Galswintha^[12], and Fredegund^[13].

What did Chilperic I do for work?

Chilperic I worked as monarch^[5].