About Swanachild
Lived 700 – 750. Swanachild was an aristocrat.
Swanachild (also Swanahild or Serenahilt) was the second wife of Charles Martel.
Reign Swanachild belonged to the clan of the Agilolfing, though her parentage is not quite clear. Her parents could be Tassilo II, duke of Bavaria, and his wife Imma. Alternatively, her parents could be Theudebert of Bavaria, duke of Bavaria and his wife Regintrud.
In the 720s Charles Martel married Swanachild. After an initial conflict, Martel established amicable relations with Bavaria.
The Reichenau Codex listed her as Suanahil regina.
With Martel she had one child, Grifo. After the death of Martel, she supported her son's failed attempt to gain a portion of his inheritance. This she did with the support of her uncle Odilo of Bavaria. Afterwards she was relegated to the position of abbess of Chelles Abbey.
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Important facts
People in Swanachild's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Swanachild?
Frankish queen, wife of Charles Martel
When was Swanachild born?
Swanachild was born in 700.
When did Swanachild die?
Swanachild died in 750.
What was Swanachild's occupation?
Swanachild was an aristocrat.
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