Gerberga of Saxony | |
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Queen consort of France | |
Tenure | 939–954 |
Born | c. 913 |
Died | 984 |
Spouse | Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine Louis IV, King of France |
Issue more... | Lothair, King of France Matilda, Queen of Burgundy Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine |
House | Ottonian |
Father | Henry the Fowler |
Mother | Matilda 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.