Caretene
Burgundian queen consort
About Caretene
Lived 455 – 506 (aged 50–51).
Carétène (also Caretena) (born died September 16, 506) was the wife of Gundobad, king of the Burgundians. Unlike her husband, who was an Arian, Carétène was a Catholic.
According to her epitaph, Carétène was known for helping the poor, and encouraging clemency toward her husband's prisoners. She is credited with founding a monastic Church of St. Michael in Lyons. Most likely, this church is also where she was buried.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Caretene?
Burgundian queen consort
When was Caretene born?
Caretene was born in 455.
When did Caretene die?
Caretene died on 16 September 506 in Lyon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caretene. https://biography.guide/caretene/
MLA: "Caretene." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caretene/.
Chicago: "Caretene." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caretene/.
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