Background
He was the son of Clovis I and one of his earlier wives or concubines (possibly a Franco-Rhenish Princess, Evochildis of Cologne). He inherited Metz in 511 at his father"s death.
He was the son of Clovis I and one of his earlier wives or concubines (possibly a Franco-Rhenish Princess, Evochildis of Cologne). He inherited Metz in 511 at his father"s death.
In accordance with Salian tradition, the kingdom was divided between Clovis"s four surviving sons: Childebert I in Paris, Chlodomer in Orléans, and Clotaire I in Soissons. Theuderic was promised half of Thuringia for his help. Baderic was defeated, but the land promised was not given up.
The four sons of Clovis then all fought the Burgundian kings Sigismund and Godomar.
Godomar fled and Sigismund was taken prisoner by Chlodomer. Theuderic married Sigismund"s daughter Suavegotha.
Chlodomer, aided by Theuderic, defeated Godomar, but died in the fighting at Vézeronce. Thuringia was conquered, and Clotaire received Radegund, daughter of King Berthar (Hermanfrid"s late brother).
Upon his death the throne of Metz, passed (without hindrance, unexpectedly) to Theudebert.
Theodechild founded the Abbey of Street-Pierre le Vif at Sens.