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 a Queen of France by marriage to Louis IV of France between 939 and 954. She ruled as regent of France during the minority of her son Lothair in 954–959.
She was a member of the Ottonian dynasty. 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.