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Munderic (died ca 533) was a
Merovingian pretender and claimaint to the
Frankish throne. He was a wealthy nobleman and landowner with vast estates in the region around
Vitry-le-Brûle (Vitry-en-Perthois now), near
Châlons-sur-Marne. The chief source for his life and deeds is
Gregory of Tours.
In 532 or 533 he put forth a claim to royal descent, and asked for a share of the kingdom of
Austrasia from
Theuderic I. He had a band of sworn followers. Theuderic attempted to summon him to court in order to kill him, but after Munderic refused, a force was sent against him. The pretender took refuge with his loyal supporters in Vitry. The Austrasian army, however, lacked
siege engines and were unable to seriously invest the place. Theuderic responded by sending a personal courtier of his, Arigisel, to negotiate for the rebels to come out, which they did. The dishonest ambassador had them cut down immediately.
Sources
- Bachrach, Bernard S. Merovingian Military Organization, 481–751. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1971.
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