Ansgarde of Burgundy

Ansgard of Burgundy ( * 826, † 880 ) was the first wife of the West Frankish king Ludwig II

She was born as the daughter of Hardouin of Burgundy. At the age of 36, she married secretly the 862 only 16 years later the West Frankish king Ludwig II The marriage took place against the will of Ludwig's father, Emperor Charles II, who wanted to marry his son to Adelaide of Friuli.

Emperor Charles had the marriage annulled by the pope and his son in February 878, Ludwig married to Adelaide of Friuli. Louis had at that time from his first marriage had five children. Ansgard been violated. The second marriage lasted only briefly, as Ludwig already died a year later. Ansgard tried it to make their divorce by the Archbishop of Reims reversed and legalize their sons, so this should be the successor of her father. However, Queen Adelaide was pregnant and gave birth after the death of her husband, a son. Adelheid was accused of Ansgard and sons of adultery, the difficult process dragged on for years and were able to Ludwig III. and Carloman II follow their father as kings, but both died after short reigns without heirs. Adelheid was acquitted, her son was legitimized and as Charles III. crowned.

What became of Ansgard, is not known. Exact date of death and place of burial are unknown.

Progeny

• Ludwig III. ( 863-883 )
• Gisela († 884 ) ∞ Robert Count of Troyes
• Carloman II ( 867-884 )
• Hildegard
• Irmentrud (* 875 )

• Queen
• Carolingian
• Born 826
• Died 880
• Woman