Chilperic´s Invasion of Burgundy
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Was the invasion by Frankish sub-King Chilperic I of the Burgundian domains of his brothers.
Chronology
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September 583: In the spring or summer of 583, Chilperic's troops attacked from the north. They seize Melun. To the south, the Duke of Toulouse Didier commands the troops from Aquitaine, to which are joined the troops of Duke Bladaste from Novempopulania. They enter Berry where they face those of Gontran near the fortified town of Châteaumeillant. The resulting battle turns into a massacre. The invaders emerge victorious. They seize the stronghold of Argenton. Then they establish the seat of Bourges. For his part, Gontran marches north. A battle takes place between Étampes and Orléans from which Gontran emerges victorious. The next day, a peace is concluded by exchange of ambassadors.
October 583: In the spring or summer of 583, Chilperic's troops attacked from the north. They seize Melun. To the south, the Duke of Toulouse Didier commands the troops from Aquitaine, to which are joined the troops of Duke Bladaste from Novempopulania. They enter Berry where they face those of Gontran near the fortified town of Châteaumeillant. The resulting battle turns into a massacre. The invaders emerge victorious. They seize the stronghold of Argenton. Then they establish the seat of Bourges. For his part, Gontran marches north. A battle takes place between Étampes and Orléans from which Gontran emerges victorious. The next day, a peace is concluded by exchange of ambassadors.
