Gerberga (d. 896)

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Gerberga (d. 896)

Abbess of Gandersheim Name variations: Gerbega. Died on July 24, 896; daughter of Ludolf or Liudolf (c. 806–866), count of Saxony, and Oda (806–913).

Hathumoda was the first abbess of Gandersheim. Upon her death, she was replaced by her sister Gerberga. Another sister, Christine of Gandersheim , replaced Gerberga.

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