Bertha of Swabia

Bertha of Swabia

Bertha of Swabia (c. 907 – after January 2, 966) was Queen consort of Burgundy. She was the daughter of Burchard II, Duke of Swabia and his wife Regelinda.

In 922, she was married to Rudolph II of Burgundy. Adelaide of Italy was their common daughter. Their son, Conrad succeeded Rudolph II as the King of Burgundy.

After Rudolph's death (937), Bertha married Hugh of Italy on December 12, 937. Hugo died in 947, and Bertha was married a third time.

External links

* [http://www.memo-online.com/article.asp?ID=PAY_SUI_MOY_002 Legend associated with the Queen Bertha] (in French)
* [http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BURGUNDY%20KINGS.htm#RudolfIIdied937B FMG on Rudolf II and Bertha of Swabia and their children]


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