Rotrude (c. 778–after 839)

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Rotrude (c. 778–after 839)

Frankish princess. Name variations: Hrotrud or Hrotrude; (Greek) Erythro. Born c. 778; died after 839; dau. of Charles I also known as Charlemagne (742–814), king of the Franks (r. 768–814), Holy Roman emperor (r. 800–814), and Hildegarde of Swabia (c. 757–783); sister of Gisella of Chelles (781–814); m. Count Rorico, c. 800; children: Louis (b. around 800), abbott of St. Denis.

See also Women in World History.

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