Framta facts for kids

Framta, also known as Framtan or Framtane (who died in 457), was a king of the Suevi people in a region called Galicia during the year 457.

Who Were the Suevi?

The Suevi were a Germanic people who moved into the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) in the early 5th century. They established their own kingdom in what is now Galicia. They were one of several groups who moved into the Roman Empire as it became weaker.

A Time of Change

After the death of a Suevic king named Rechiar, who was executed by the Visigoths (another powerful group), and another king named Aioulf, the Suevi needed new leaders. In 456, they chose a man named Maldras to be their king.

The Rise of Framta

However, in 457, some of the Suevi people decided to follow Framta instead of Maldras. This meant that the Suevi had two different leaders at the same time. Historians believe this might show that the Suevi people had a right to choose their kings, especially when a royal family line ended.

Framta's Short Reign

Framta and Maldras led their own groups of Suevi people separately. While Framta was king, Maldras took his followers to a region called Lusitania (modern-day Portugal). Framta's time as king was very short, lasting only a few months.

What Happened Next?

After Framta died, it's not clear if his followers joined Maldras or if they remained separate. Soon after Framta's death, his group was led by a person named Rechimund, who was not a king. This period was a time of much change and division among the Suevi people as they tried to maintain their kingdom.