Hedwig of Saxony
Deceased Person
0910 – 0965
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Who was Hedwig of Saxony?
Hedwige of Saxony was a daughter of Henry I the Fowler, and his wife Matilda of Ringelheim.
She was a sister of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor; Henry I, Duke of Bavaria; Gerberga of Saxony; and Bruno I, Archbishop of Cologne.
After her brother Otto I came to power, an alliance and marriage was arranged with Hugh the Great in 936. Her son, Hugh Capet, was crowned King of France in 987.
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- Born
- 0910
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- Died
- May 10, 0965
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on July 23, 2013
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