Clothar I
king of Franks (511-561)
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Summary
Clothar I was born on 498[1] in Soissons[2]. He died on November 29, 561[3], in Soissons[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,515 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Soissons[7]
- Father: Clovis I[8]
- Mother: Clotilde[9]
- Spouse: Guntheuc[10], Ingund[11], Aregund[12], Chunsene[13], Radegund[14], Waldrada[15]
- Child: Charibert I[16], Guntram[17], Sigebert I[18], Chlothsind[19], Chilperic I[20], Chram[21], Gundoald[22], Bilichilde[23], Chlotsuinda (?)[24], Childéric[25]
- Country of citizenship: Francia[26]
- Position held: king of Franks[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Merovingian dynasty[29]
- Noble title: king of Franks[30]
- Commons category: Chlothar I[31]
- Given name: Chlothar[32], Clotaire[33]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[37]
- Name in native language: Clotaire Ier[38]
- Different from: Chlothar[39]
- Sibling: Chlodomer[40], Childebert I[41], Theuderic I[42], Ingomer[43], Clotilde[44]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[45]
Why It Matters
Clothar I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Clothar I born?
Clothar I was born in Soissons[2].
Where did Clothar I die?
Clothar I passed away in Soissons[4].
Who were Clothar I's parents?
Clothar I's father was Clovis I[8]. Clothar I's mother was Clotilde[9].
Who was Clothar I married to?
Clothar I's spouses include Guntheuc[10], Ingund[11], Aregund[12], and Chunsene[13].
What did Clothar I do for work?
Clothar I worked as a monarch[5].