Ermenberga
Wisigoth princess, wife of Theodoric II
About Ermenberga
Born 590. Ermenberga was a queen consort.
Ermenberga ( 6th/7th centuries CE) was a Visigoth princess, a daughter of the king of Spain, Witteric
In 606 she married Theuderic II, the Frankish king of Burgundy.
Soon after the marriage, she was repudiated by Theuderic, supposedly at the insistence of Brunhild, Theuderic's grandmother, who may have seen Ermenberga as a challenge to her power. Brunhild, who wielded significant control over the kingdom and grandson, was even accused by some chroniclers - such as Aimoin - of using magic to sway Theuderic away from Ermenberga.
Some chronicles claim that Theuderic kept Ermenberga's dowry when he sent her back to Spain. Her eventual fate is uncertain. Her father Witteric, furious at this repudiation, attempted to form a military alliance against his former son-in-law, but failed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ermenberga?
wisigoth princess, wife of Theodoric II
When was Ermenberga born?
Ermenberga was born in 590 in Kingdom of Toledo.
What was Ermenberga's occupation?
Ermenberga was a queen consort.
What nationality was Ermenberga?
Ermenberga's recorded nationality: Visigothic Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ermenberga. https://biography.guide/ermenberga/
MLA: "Ermenberga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ermenberga/.
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