Brunhilda of Austrasia: Sigebert I, Visigoths, Clovis I, Galswintha, Metz, Seax, Vitry-en-Artois, Tonsure, Le Mans, Hermenegild, Ancient Diocese of Auxerre - Tapa blanda

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Brunhilda (c. 543 – 613) was a Visigothic princess, married to king Sigebert I of Austrasia who ruled the eastern kingdoms of Austrasia and Burgundy in the names of her sons and grandsons. Initially known as a liberal ruler of great political acumen, she became notorious for her cruelty and avarice. She was possibly born about 543 in Toledo, the Visigothic capital, the daughter of the Visigoth king Athanagild and Goiswintha, his queen. She was the younger of his two daughters. She was only eleven years old when her father was elevated to the kingship (554). She was educated in Toledo as an Arian Christian. In 567, she was married to king Sigebert I of Austrasia (a grandson of Clovis I) who had sent an embassy to Toledo loaded with gifts. She joined him at Metz. Upon her marriage, she abjured Arianism and converted to orthodox Roman Catholicism.