# Chlothar I - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/chlothar-i
Reign: 558–561
Born-Died: 497 - 561
Dynasty: Merovingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Chlothar+I&go=Go

Temporarily reunited the Frankish kingdoms before another partition among his sons.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Frankish partition after Clovis](https://history-france.com/rulers/frankish-partition-after-clovis)
- Succeeded by: [Merovingian kingdoms](https://history-france.com/rulers/merovingian-kingdoms)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 558 - [Chlothar I reunites Frankish realm](https://history-france.com/timeline/558-chlothar-i-reunites-frankish-realm)
- 561 - [Frankish realm partitioned again](https://history-france.com/timeline/561-frankish-realm-partitioned-again)