What happened to Chlothar I's kingdom after his death?
Remained united
Divided
Conquered
Destroyed
Answer
Divided. Upon Chlothar I's death in 561, his kingdom was divided among his four sons: Charibert I received Paris, Guntram received Burgundy, Sigebert I received Austrasia, and Chilperic I received Soissons. This division weakened the Frankish kingdom and led to a period of instability and conflict among the brothers.
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