Gunther

semi-legendary king of Burgundy of the early 5th century
Person human Q339094
Gunther
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Gunther

Summary

Gunther is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 400[2]. He passed away in Worms[3]. He died on January 1, 436[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Gunther died in Worms[3].
  • Gunther was born on January 1, 400[2].
  • Gunther was born on 385[7].
  • Gunther died on January 1, 436[4].
  • Gunther died on 437[8].
  • Gunther's father was Giselher[9].
  • Gunther's mother was Ute[10].
  • Gunther was married to Hrothildis von Westgoten[11].
  • A child of Gunther was Chilperic I of Burgundy[12].
  • A child of Gunther was Gondioc[13].
  • A child of Gunther was Hrothildis von Burgund[14].
  • Gunther's professions included politician[5].
  • Gunther held the position of king of Burgundy[15].
  • Gunther is recorded as male[16].
  • Gunther's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gunther's family is recorded as Burgundian dynasty[18].
  • Gunther's noble title is recorded as king[19].
  • Gunther's Commons category is recorded as Gunther[20].
  • The cause of death was snakebite[21].
  • Gunther's residence is recorded as Worms[22].
  • Gunther's given name is recorded as Gunnar[23].
  • Gunther's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[24].
  • Gunther's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Gunther's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Gunther's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 400[2] and 385[7]. Gunther's father was Giselher[9]. His mother was Ute[10].

Career and Affiliations

Gunther worked as a politician[5]. He held the position of king of Burgundy[15].

Personal Life

Gunther was married to Hrothildis von Westgoten[11]. Children include Chilperic I of Burgundy[12], a sovereign[28], 0450–0480[29]; Gondioc[13], a sovereign[30], 0450–0473[31], of Kingdom of the Burgundians[32]; and Hrothildis von Burgund[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 436[4] and 437[8]. Gunther passed away in Worms[3]. The cause of death was snakebite[21].

Why It Matters

Gunther ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where did Gunther die?

Gunther died in Worms[3].

Who were Gunther's parents?

Gunther's father was Giselher[9]. Gunther's mother was Ute[10].

Who was Gunther married to?

Gunther's spouses include Hrothildis von Westgoten[11].

What did Gunther do for work?

Gunther worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Chambers Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Spouse Hrothildis von Westgoten
    Cause of death snakebite
    Position held king of Burgundy
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