Gundoald

Gundoald
King of the Franks (disputed)
Tremissis struck by the moneyer Laurentius in the name of Maurice for the use of Gundoald during his rebellion. Minted in Vienne
King of Aquitaine
Reign584–585
PredecessorGuntram
SuccessorGuntram
Born6th century
Brive-la-Gaillarde
DiedMarch 585
Comminges
IssueTwo sons
DynastyMerovingian (claimed)
FatherChlothar I (claimed)
Childebert I (adopted)
MotherUnnamed mother
The movements of Gundoald in Aquitaine

Gundoald or Gundovald also known by his nickname Ballomer (fake prince) was a Merovingian usurper king in the area of southern Gaul in either 584 or 585 who claimed to be an illegitimate son of Chlothar I.

He briefly ruled in Aquitaine until his murder by treason in 585.

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