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Name: Kingdom of the Burgundians

Type: Polity

Start: 487 AD

End: 534 AD

Nation: burgunds

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Kingdom of the Burgundians

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During the decline of the Western Roman Empire, the Germanic Tribe of the Burgundians settled in central and southern France, as well as western Switzerland. Initially foederati (bound by a treaty) of the Romans, with the Falls of the Western Roman Empire the Kingdom became completely independent. The modern region of Burgundy in Europe derives its name from the Tribe.

Establishment

January 487: With the end of the Western Roman Empire, the Kingdom of the Burgundians became completely independent.

Chronology

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1. Fall of the Western Roman Empire

In 476, the Germanic barbarian king Odoacer deposed the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire in Italy, Romulus Augustulus, and the Senate sent the imperial insignia to the Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno.

2. Conquest of Italy by Theoderic the Great

Was a military campaing by Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great against Odoacer's Kingdom of Italy.

November 489: Burgundian king Gundobald decided to take advantage of the divisions in Italy to carry out raids in Liguria.

December 489: The Burgundians left Ligurai after a raid.

3. Franco-Visigothic Wars

Were a series of wars between the Franks and the Visigoths during the reign of Frankish King Clovis I.

3.1.Second Franco-Visigothic war (507-508)

Was the first war of Frankish king Clovis against the Kingdom of the Visigoths.

3.1.1.Battle of Vouillé

Was fought in the northern marches of Visigothic territory, at Vouillé, near Poitiers (Gaul), in the spring of 507 between the Franks, commanded by Clovis, and the Visigoths, commanded by Alaric II.

January 508: The new king of the Visigoths is tentatively accepted by his nobles, but is unable to hold Narbonne against the Burgundians.

4. Military campaign in Gaul by Theodoric the Great

Was a military campaign in southern Gaul by the king of the Ostrogoths Theodoric the Great.

January 510: Theoderic's generals campaigned in Gaul, and were successful in extending Ostrogothic rule into southern Gaul at the expense of the Burgundians.

5. Frankish military expeditions against the Burgundian Kingdom

Were a series of Frankish military expeditions against the Kingdom of the Burgundians that was finally conquered.

5.1.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.

5.2.Second Frankish Invasion of Burgundy

A second military campaign of the Frankish kings against the Burgundian Kingdom.

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.

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.

5.3.Conquest of Burgundy

The Burgundian kingdom was invaded and divided between the Frankish rulers.

Disestablishment

January 535: In 532, Childebert and Chlothar seized Autun. They hunted for Godomar III, brother of Sigismund, with the help of his father and ally, the king of the Ostrogoths Theoderic the Great. The death of Athalaric, the grandson and successor of Theodoric the Great, in 534 generated a succession crisis in the Ostrogothic kingdom, the Burgundian ally. Chlothar, Theudebert, and Childebert took the opportunity to invade the Burgundian kingdom, now devoid of Ostrogothic protection. The Burgundian kingdom was overtaken and divided between the three Frankish rulers. Chlothar received Grenoble, Die and many of the neighbouring cities.

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