Carétène LNU
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ABT 456 - 16 SEP 506
Personal Information
- BIRTH: ABT 456
- DEATH: 16 SEP 506
Notes
Carétène (also Caretena) (born c. 456 - died September 16, 506) was the wife of Gundobad, king of the Burgundians. Unlike her husband, who was an Arian, Carétène was a Catholic. She was probably the mother of Sigismund of Burgundy.
According to her epitaph, Carétène was known for helping the poor, and encouraging clemency toward her husband's prisoners. She is credited with founding a monastic Church of St. Michael in Lyons. Most likely, this church is also where she was buried.
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