A Gallery of 30 Influential Women from the Middle Ages (Image Gallery) p. 2

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by Alexa Galue
published on 15 January 2024

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Brunhilda of Austrasia

by Unknown
published on 30 May 2022

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Brunhilda of Austrasia (c. 543-613), a Visogothic princess, became queen consort of Austrasia through her marriage with King Sigebert I of Austrasia (r. 561-575). Well known for her political acuity, Brunhilda would play a significant role in the proxy wars in the Frankish world; these wars were related to Brunhilda’s feud with Queen Fredegund in Neustria (died 597), who arranged the death of Brunhilda’s sister. By harnessing her power to outwit Fredegund, Brunhilda was advocating for her family’s interest and honor.

This piece of art depicts Brunhilda, Queen of Austrasia.

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