Radegund

Frankish queen consort
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Radegund

Summary

Radegund is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Erfurt[2]. She was born on January 1, 518[3]. She passed away in Poitiers[4]. She died on August 13, 587[5]. She worked as a poet[6], monarch[7], writer[8], and nun[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Radegund's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
  • Radegund passed away in Poitiers[4].
  • Radegund was born on January 1, 518[3].
  • Radegund died on August 13, 587[5].
  • Radegund is buried at église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers[11].
  • Radegund's father was Bertachar[12].
  • Among Radegund's spouses was Chlothar I[13].
  • Radegund held citizenship in Francia[14].
  • Radegund's professions included poet[6].
  • Radegund's professions included monarch[7].
  • Radegund worked as a writer[8].
  • Radegund worked as a nun[9].
  • Radegund's field of work was Christian monasticism[15].
  • Radegund held the position of queen regnant[16].
  • A notable student of Radegund was Agnes of Poitiers[17].
  • Radegund's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Radegund is recorded as female[19].
  • Radegund's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Radegund's family is recorded as Merovingian dynasty[21].
  • Radegund's noble title is recorded as thuringian prince[22].
  • Radegund's noble title is recorded as queen of Franks[23].
  • Radegund's Commons category is recorded as Saint Radegund[24].
  • Radegund's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Radegund's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[26].
  • Radegund's given name is recorded as Radegunda[27].

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Origins and Family

Radegund was born in Erfurt[2]. She was born on January 1, 518[3]. Her father was Bertachar[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], monarch[7], writer[8], and nun[9]. Radegund's field of work was Christian monasticism[15]. She held the position of queen regnant[16]. A notable student of her was Agnes of Poitiers[17].

Personal Life

Among Radegund's spouses was Chlothar I[13]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Radegund died on August 13, 587[5]. She died in Poitiers[4]. She is buried at église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Radegund include église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers[28], a church building[29], in France[30], founded in 1001[31] and Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont-sur-Gironde[32], a church building[33], in France[34].

Why It Matters

Radegund ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for her include église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers[28], a church building[29], in France[30], founded in 1001[31] and Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont-sur-Gironde[32], a church building[33], in France[34].

FAQs

Where was Radegund born?

Radegund was born in Erfurt[2].

Where did Radegund die?

Radegund died in Poitiers[4].

Who were Radegund's parents?

Radegund's father was Bertachar[12].

Who was Radegund married to?

Radegund's spouses include Chlothar I[13].

What did Radegund do for work?

Radegund worked as poet[6], monarch[7], writer[8], and nun[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title thuringian prince, queen of Franks
    Country of citizenship Francia
    Feast day August 13
    Family Merovingian dynasty
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