Charlemagne’s Many Wives & Concubines

Download Opera Web Browser free: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-lindsayh... Please consider supporting me at   / lindsayholiday   Irene of Athens video:    • Queens of the world: Irene of Athens, Byza...   Charlemagne is a central figure in European history. In the 700s he conquered a vast empire. He is considered the progenitor of the French monarchy, several Germany dynasties and more. He even forced the Pope to crown him Holy Roman Emperor. But while Charlemagne was busy converting pagans to Christianity at sword point, his love life was far from holy. The great emperor had 4 or 5 wives, the relationship statues of one has long been debated for a very cruel reason. And at least 4 concubines. Many of his romantic entanglements were going on simultaneously. And the influence these women had on imperial politics shocked clerics of the day. In total, they presented the king with 18 children. And so many heirs planted the seeds for the destruction of the Carolingian Empire. Today let’s meet Emperor Charlemagne’s many wives and concubines. Wives: Himiltrude Desiderata of the Lombards Hildegard of the Vinzgau Fastrada Luitgard Concubines: Gersuinda Madelgard Regina Ethelind Check out the History Tea Time Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iW8gOI... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / historyteatimelindsayholiday   Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod For business inquiries, please contact [email protected]