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Birth: 914, Nordhausen, Saxony, Prussia;
Deceased
Age: est 65
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Titles:
- Princess of Saxony
- Regent of France - Dates: 954-959
- Duchess consort of Lorraine
- Queen consort of France
Notes:
Gerberga of Saxony (also Gerberga of France) (c. 913 – 5 May 968/9 or 984?) was Regent of France during the minority of her son in 954–959. She was a member of the Ottonian dynasty and a descendant of Charlemagne. Her first husband was Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine. Her second husband was Louis IV of France. Contemporary sources describe her as a highly educated, intelligent and forceful political player.
Gerberga was born c.913. She was the second daughter of Henry the Fowler, King of Germany, and his second wife, Matilda (after Hedwig of Saxony, 3 years her senior). Her older brother was Otto I of Germany.
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