Burgundian-Frankish Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
- Geographical Location: France, Gaul
- Date: 500-534
Article abstract: At issue: The control of Burgundy. Result: Frankish conquest of Burgundy.
Background
The Burgundian-Frankish Wars were the product of a strange mix of expansionism, familial revenge, and religious pretext. The two groups had long been territorially active in Gaul, but the intertwining of the royal families introduced a feud-like aspect to their relationship. The Frankish king Clovis married the Burgundian princess Clotild, who appears to have wanted vengeance for the slaying of her father by her uncle. Additionally, the newly converted...
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