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Name: Frankish-Visigothic War

Type: Event

Start: 542 AD

End: 542 AD

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In spring 542, Childebert and Chlothar, accompanied by three of his sons, led an army into Visigoth Hispania. They seized Pamplona and Zaragoza but were finally forced to abandon after conquering most of the country.

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  • June 542: In spring 542, Childebert and Chlothar I, kings of the Kingdom of Soissons, led an army into Visigoth Hispania. They seized Pamplona and Zaragoza but were forced to abandon most of the country. They were ceded some lands beyond the Pyrénées by the Visigoth king Theudis.
  • July 542: In spring 542, the Frankish kings Childebert and Chlothar, along with their sons, invaded Visigoth Hispania, capturing Pamplona and Zaragoza. However, they were eventually forced to retreat. Due to the Visigoth king's army being occupied elsewhere, they were able to secure some territories beyond the Pyrénées.

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