Sigismund of Burgundy

AncientEmperorBurgundy475 — 524

Saint king, killed by the sons of Clovis.

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Quick Facts

Born

475

Died

524

Country

Burgundy

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score39.4

Sigismund of Burgundy — Complete Timeline

515 AD

Conversion to Catholicism and founding of the Abbey of Saint-MauriceCultural◆ Major

Sigismund converted from Arianism to Nicene Christianity and founded the Abbey of Saint-Maurice in Agaunum. This act strengthened ties with the Roman Church and promoted Catholic orthodoxy in his kingdom.

ConversionMonasteryCatholic Church

Impact: regionalconstructive

522 AD

Execution of his son SigericPolitical Action◆ Major

Sigismund ordered the execution of his own son Sigeric, whom he accused of plotting against him. This act of filicide alienated his nobles and weakened his moral authority, contributing to his downfall.

FilicideFamily ConflictBurgundy

Impact: nationaltragic

524 AD

Capture and execution by the sons of ClovisWar◆ Major

The Frankish kings Chlodomer, Childebert I, and Chlothar I invaded Burgundy. Sigismund was captured, taken to Orl

ExecutionFrankish ConquestBurgundy

Impact: regionaltragic