Guntram

Quick Facts: Who was Guntram?

Subject:

Guntram

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King of Orléans, Guntram ruled the Kingdom of the Franks from 561 to 592 AD.

Born:

532

Died:

593-03-28

Century / Era:

532s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Saint Gontrand (c. 532 in Soissons – 28 March 592 in Chalon-sur-Saône), also called Gontran, Gontram, Guntram, Gunthram, Gunthchramn, and Guntramnus, was the king of the Kingdom of Orléans from AD 561 to AD 592. He was the third-eldest and second-eldest-surviving son of Chlothar I and Ingunda. On his father's death in 561, he became king of a fourth of the Kingdom of the Franks, and made his capital at Orléans.

Career & Major Achievements

The name "Gontrand" denotes "War Raven". King Gontrand had something of that fraternal love which his brothers lacked; the preeminent chronicler of the period, St. Gregory of Tours, often called him "good king Gontrand", as noted in the quotation below from the former's Decem Libri Historiarum, in which St. Gregory discussed the fate of Gontrand's three marriages: The good king Gontrand first took a concubine Veneranda, a slave belonging to one of his people, by whom he had a son Gundobad. Later he married Marcatrude, daughter of Magnar, and sent his son Gundobad to Orléans.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

But after she had a son Marcatrude was jealous, and proceeded to bring about Gundobad's death. She sent poison, they say, and poisoned his drink.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 532: Birth of Guntram — King of Orléans, Guntram ruled the Kingdom of the Franks from 561 to 592 AD.
2. 593 (0593-03-28): Passing & Historical Legacy — Guntram passed away on 0593-03-28, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Guntram

“The good king Gontrand had something of that fraternal love which his brothers lacked.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Guntram

True or False: “True or False: Guntram was the first king to rule the city of Orléans after the death of Chlothar I.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. While Guntram made Orléans his capital, he was not the first ruler; the political landscape was complex, and other figures held sway before his consolidation of power.

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