Framta

[1] In 457, however, some of the Suevic people apparently abandoned Maldras and "called" Framta king.

[1] In light of the evidence of dynastic kingship among the Sueves, the instance of Maldras and Framta has been taken as indicative that the people retained some right to elect a king of their choosing at the end of a lineage.

While Framta reigned, Maldras led his Sueves into Lusitania.

[2] Framta died after a few months and there is debate whether the two Suevic factions were reunited under Maldras at that juncture or not.

[2] Framta's followers are soon found under the leadership of Rechimund, who was not king.