Theudebert of Soissons

Theudebert was the eldest son of King Chilperic I of Soissons and Audovera. Theudebert was given command of Soissons in the early years of his father's reign. When his father precipitated a war with his brother Sigebert I of Austrasia, Sigebert marched on Soissons, took the city, and captured and imprisoned Theudebert. He was out of prison a year later. On the death of King Charibert I of Paris in 567, Theudebert invaded Austrasia and razed many cities. In 575, Theudebert was killed in battle when Sigebert conquered Paris.