Chramn

Chramn was a Frankish duke who lived in the 6th century. He was the son of Chlothar I, the king of the Franks, and Chlothilde, a princess of the Burgundians. Chramn was a rebellious and ambitious figure who often clashed with his father and brothers. He was particularly resentful of his father's decision to divide the kingdom among his sons, as he felt he deserved a larger share.

Chramn actively participated in the internal conflicts that plagued the Frankish kingdoms during his lifetime. He allied himself with various factions and even engaged in open rebellion against his father. These actions led to his eventual downfall. In 561, Chlothar I died, and the kingdom was divided among his four sons. Chramn received a portion of the kingdom, but his disputes with his brothers continued.

His most significant rebellion occurred in the 570s when he joined forces with Lothar I, the king of Alemannia, and other discontented nobles against his brother Sigebert I, the king of Austrasia. This alliance proved to be disastrous for Chramn. Sigebert I, a formidable military leader, defeated Chramn's forces decisively. In the aftermath of the battle, Chramn and his two sons were captured and executed on the orders of Sigebert I. His death marked the end of his bid for power and further solidified the divisions within the Frankish realm.