Gistemar

Mayor of the palace
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroMayor of the palace
Politician
Work fieldPolitics
Gender
Male
Death685
Family
Mother:Ansefleda
Father:Waratton
Siblings:Anstrudis von Champagne
The details

Biography

Gistemar, Ghislemar, or Gilmer (died in the 680s) was briefly the mayor of the palace in Neustria and Burgundy after deposing his father Waratton in 682. He reversed the peace with Austrasia of his father and warred with Pepin of Heristal, overcoming him in Namur. He reigned thereafter briefly and Waratton soon fought himself back into his office. However Gistemar did not give it up easily and continued to contend for the title until his death, before his father, in 683, 684, or 686.

His mother was Ansflede.

Preceded by
Waratton
Mayor of the Palace of Neustria and Burgundy
682
Succeeded by
Waratton


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