Gerberga of Saxony

Gerberga of Saxony
Gerberga depicted in the Ottonian family tree in the Chronica St. Pantaleonis
Queen consort of France
Tenure939–954
Bornc. 913
Died984
SpouseGilbert, Duke of Lorraine
Louis IV, King of France
Issue
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Lothair, King of France
Matilda, Queen of Burgundy
Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine
HouseOttonian
FatherHenry the Fowler
MotherMatilda of Ringelheim

Gerberga of Saxony (c. 913 – 5 May 968/9 or 984?) was the queen of France by marriage to Louis IV of France between 939 and 954. She ruled as regent during the minority of their son Lothair in 954–959.

She was a member of the Ottonian dynasty. Her first husband was Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine. Contemporary sources describe her as a highly educated, intelligent and forceful political player.


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