Bertrada of Laon
Frankish queen, mother of Charlemagne
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Born around 720, this Frankish queen played a significant role in the Merovingian dynasty. She married Pippin the Short, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, and together they established the Carolingian rule. Mother of Charlemagne, she influenced the early governance of the Frankish realm. After her death in 783, she was interred at the Abbey of Saint-Denis, leaving a legacy through her children's reigns.
Mother of Charlemagne
Queen consort of Pippin the Short
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