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Sigebert III

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Sigebert III

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King of Austrasia

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Sigebert III, whose native name was Sigibertus, was a male monarch of the Merovingian dynasty. He held the noble title of king of Franks. Born on January 1, 0630, he was the son of Dagobert I and brother to Clovis II. His spouse was Chimnechilde, and their children included Bilichild and Dagobert II. Childebert the Adopted is listed as a relative.

Sigebert III died on February 1, 0656. He is recognized as a saint within the Catholic Church, with a feast day observed on February 1. The subject is described in the source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie.

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Key facts

Reign
633–656
Predecessor
Dagobert I
Successor
Childebert the Adopted
Mayor of the palace
Grimoald the Elder
Died
c. 656 (aged 25 – 26), Metz
Burial
Nancy Cathedral
Spouse
Chimnechild
Issue
Dagobert II , Bilichild , Childebert (adoptive)
Dynasty
Merovingian
Father
Dagobert I
Mother
Ragnétrude
Religion
Chalcedonian Christianity , (Sanctified)

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Encyclopedic overview

Sigebert depicted on stained glass window Sigebert III (c. 630–656) was the Merovingian king of Austrasia from 633 to his death around 656. He was described as the first Merovingian roi fainéant, or "do-nothing king", with the mayor of the palace in fact ruling the kingdom throughout his reign. Nevertheless, Sigebert lived a pious Christian life and was later sanctified, being remembered as Saint Sigebert of Austrasia in the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.

Life

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