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Sigebert II

602 – 613

King of Burgundy

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About Sigebert II

Lived 602 – 613 (aged 10–11). Sigebert II was a monarch.

See Sigeberht II of Essex for the Saxon ruler by that name.

Sigebert II (601 –613), also called Sigisbert II, was the illegitimate son of Theuderic II, from whom he inherited the kingdoms of Burgundy and Austrasia in 613. He was put on the throne by his great-grandmother, Brunhilda, who dominated his short reign.

Warnachar, mayor of the palace of Austrasia had Sigebert brought before a national assembly, where he was proclaimed king by the nobles over both his father's kingdoms. However, when the kingdom was invaded by Clotaire II of Neustria, Warnachar and Rado, mayor of the palace of Burgundy, betrayed Sigebert and Brunhilda and joined with Clotaire, recognising Clotaire as rightful regent and guardian of Sigebert and ordering the army not to oppose the Neustrians. Brunhilda and Sigebert met Clotaire's army on the Aisne, but the Patrician Aletheus, Duke Rocco, and Duke Sigvald deserted her host and Brunhilda and Sigebert were forced to flee, before being taken by Clotaire's men at Lake Neuchâtel.

Brunhilda, little Sigebert and Sigebert's younger brother Corbo were executed by Clotaire's orders, and Austrasia and Neustria were reunited under Clotaire's rule, who now ruled the entire kingdom of the Franks.

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Important facts

Born
602
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Francia
Positions held
King of Franks

Family & relationships

Parent
Theuderic II

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sigebert II?

King of Burgundy

When was Sigebert II born?

Sigebert II was born in 602.

When did Sigebert II die?

Sigebert II died on 10 October 613.

What was Sigebert II's occupation?

Sigebert II was a monarch.

What nationality was Sigebert II?

Sigebert II's recorded nationality: Francia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sigebert II

· Wikidata: Q316888

· DBpedia: Sigebert II

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