Balthild of Chelles

Balthild of Chelles

Balthild (c. 626 – 30 January 680) (; Old English: Bealdhild, 'bold sword' or 'bold spear), also spelled Bathilda, Bauthieult or Baudour, was queen consort of Neustria and Burgundy by marriage to Clovis II, the King of Neustria and Burgundy (639–658), and regent during the minority of her son, Chlothar III. Her hagiography was intended to further her successful candidature for sainthood. Tradition represents her as an Anglo-Saxon who was originally of noble birth, perhaps a relative of Ricberht of East Anglia, the last pagan king of East Anglia, although Pierre Fournet regards this as doubtful. Ricberht was ousted by Sigeberht, who had spent time as an exile in the Frankish court, during which he had converted to Christianity. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Balthild of Chelles is the 600th most popular nobleman (down from 586th in 2019). (up from 1,528th in 2019)