Clothar/Chlothar/Clotaire the Old was the second King of All the Franks, but it’s going to take a long time for him to reunify his father’s kingdom thanks to the pesky Frankish tradition of split successions. Will his wars and schemes for the ultimate throne make him one of our greatest kings, or will he get by through sheer dumb luck? As we will find … it’s a bit of both!
But the most pressing question of all is: does he deserve the guillotine? After listening to our verdict, let us know what YOU think!
Clothar’s episode is out now on Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts.
Below are some visual aids for understanding the messy Frankish kingdoms: a family tree and a map showing who’s who and what’s what during this episode.
Battle Royale: French Monarchs 