He began his reign in 473 after the partition of Burgundy with his younger brothers Godegisel, Gundobad, and Godomar; he ruled from Valentia Julia (Valence) and his brothers ruled respectively from Geneva, Vienne, and Lyon.
Dia memulai masa pemerintahannya pada tahun 473 setelah partisi Bourgogne dengan adik-adiknya Godegisel, Gundobad, dan Godomar; dia memerintah dari Valentia Julia (Valence) dan saudara-saudaranya masing-masing memerintah dari Jenewa, Wina, dan Lyon.