Fredegund, after apparently ordering the assassination of Praetextatus, VIsits him on his deathbed and offers the assistance of her physicians. Fredegund or Fredegunda, died 597. Queen consort of Chilperic I. Saint Pr?Stextatus, died 586, also spelled Praetextatus, Pretextat(us), and known as Saint Prix. Bishop of Rouen. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887.