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Liutgard of Saxony (queen)

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Liutgard of Saxony
Liutgard in the pedigree of the Ottonian dynasty, Chronica sancti Pantaleonis, Cologne, 12th century
Queen consort of East Francia
Tenure876–882
Bornc. 845
Died17 November 885 (aged 39–40)
Burial
SpouseLouis the Younger
IssueLouis
Hildegard
HouseOttonian dynasty
FatherLiudolf of Saxony
MotherOda

Liutgard of Saxony (c. 845 – 17 November 885) was the queen of East Francia from 876 until 882 by her marriage with King Louis the Younger.

Biography

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She was born between 840 and 850, the daughter of the Saxon count Liudolf (805/20–866), a progenitor of the Ottonian dynasty (Liudolfings), and his wife Oda (805/06–913).

Liutgard was especially noted for her strong will and political ambition, a reliable supporter of her husband. She is seen as a driving force behind King Louis' struggle with the West Frankish king Charles the Bald around the possession of Lotharingia, culminating in the 876 Battle of Andernach and ending in the final acquisition of the Lotharingian realm by the 880 Treaty of Ribemont.

Marriages and issue

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Before 29 November 874, Liutgard married Louis the Younger (830/835–882), second son of King Louis the German, at Aschaffenburg, Franconia.[1] They had two children:

References

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Sources

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  • Widukind of Corvey (2014). Deeds of the Saxons. Translated by Bachrach, Bernard S.; Bachrach, David S. Catholic University of America Press.
German royalty
Preceded by Queen consort of East Francia
876–882
Succeeded by