Théodebert II (588 - 612)

He receives Austrasia on the death of his father Childebert II, he reigns first under the tutelage of his grandmother Brunehaut. With his brother Thierry II (Burgundy) he attacks Clotaire II (Neustria). After which he falls out with his brother, beaten he is taken prisoner then delivered to his grandmother Brunehaut who shaves him (the hair is a sign of royal belonging) and has him executed.

Theodebald(c.534 - 555)

Theodebert I (504 - 548)

Octave
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Raphael
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Titian
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Vercingetorix
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