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This is a list of the women who have been queens consort of the Frankish people. As all kings of the Franks have been male, there has never been a queen regnant of the Franks (although …

Oct 23, 2021 · In theory, Frankish women were supposed to be a passive force in society. Women were supposed to maintain the condition of the household and maintain the family’s …

Apr 1, 2025 · An overview of French women in history and the evolution of the French feminist movement. It includes English and French-language resources, primary sources and covers …

Both were outsiders, marrying into the Merovingian family, a Frankish dynasty that barred women from inheriting the throne. Unable to claim power in their own names, they could only rule on...

Sep 13, 2018 · I: Women in secular life -- The triple heritage of Merovingian women -- Merovingian women in law and the economy -- Wives and mothers in Merovingian society -- …

Jan 9, 2020 · Queens of the Merovingian Franks A major source for the history of these women is the "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours, a bishop who lived at the same time and …

Frankish women were important shapers of society since before their settlement in Western Europe. Before Clovis I conquered what we call France and settled his people, the Franks …

Jun 9, 2013 · Mythologized and circumscribed for over 1500 years, the Merovingians were a powerful Frankish dynasty, which exercised control much of modern-day France, Germany, …

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