Vultrogoth ( Ultrogoth, Olkhogoda ; Lat. Vulthrogotha, Ultrogota, Olhogoda ; died shortly after 567 , Paris ) - wife of the Frankish king Hildebert I [1] .
| Vultrogoth | |
|---|---|
| lat Vulthrogotha | |
 Sculpture of Vultrogoth on the pediment of the Parisian church of Saint-Germain-l'Oserua | |
| Date of Birth | is unknown |
| Place of Birth | |
| Date of death | after 567 |
| Place of death | Paris |
| Occupation | queen of francs |
| Spouse | Hildebert I |
| Children | daughters: Hrothberg, Hrotsinda |
Biography
Two contemporary authors report on Vultrogoth - the historian Gregory of Tours [2] [3] and the poet Venantius Fortunat [4] [5] .
Based on the onomastic data, it is assumed that Vultrogoth was most likely a Visigoth [6] [7] . It is not known when and under what circumstances she became the wife of the “King of Paris ” Hildebert I. However, the marriage should have been concluded no later than 541 years, since this year mentions the “Queen of Vultrohota” in the work “Martyrdom of Vincent Augustopolsky ” [8] [9] . Two daughters were born in the marriage union of Hildebert and Vultrogoth. Neither Gregory of Tours, nor Venantius Fortunatus call their names. However, in one probably unreliable document dated August 20, 566, found in the manuscript of the XI century, the daughters of Vultrogoth and Hildebert I are referred to as Hrothberg and Hrotsinda [5] [10] .
Medieval authors described Vultrogotha as a fervently faithful and merciful Christian. A well-known historical source reports that King Hildebert I and Vultrogoth sent ambassadors to Pope Vigil with a request to grant privileges to St. Peter's Church in Arles [5] . The acts of the , held in Orleans on October 28, 549, mention the founding of Hildebert I and Vultrogoth following the example of the Byzantines xenodochy in Lyon [11] . It is also known about the founding of Vultrohota and Hildebert I in Paris, on the territory of the abbey of St. Herman , the church of St. Vincent. This event dates from the second half of the 550s, as the new church was consecrated by the Bishop of Paris of Paris , who ascended to the pulpit in 555. The fact that this saint was especially revered in Spain is considered additional evidence of the Visigothic origin of Queen Vultrogoth [7] .
Gregory of Tours, with his History of the Francs , wrote that after the death of Hildebert I on December 23, 558, his possessions and treasury were seized by King Hlotare I. The wife of the deceased monarch, deprived of all her personal means (including those received by her as a “ morning gift ”), together with her daughters, was sent into exile by the new ruler of Paris [5] [12] [13] . The same author mentions that at least one of Vultrogoth's close associates, after her exile, chose a spiritual career: in 580, , the former referendum of the queen, was elected successor to the bishop of Maurillius at Cahors [14] .
After the death of King Hlotar I in 561, his son Haribert I returned Vultrogtu and her daughters from exile, showered them with gifts and allowed them to live again in Paris [15] . Here Vultrogotha died shortly after 567 [1] . She was buried next to her husband in the church of St. Vincent in the Parisian abbey of St. Herman. Her daughters were subsequently buried there [7] [10] .
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Wultrogotha (Ultrogota) (German) . Genealogie Mittelalter. Date of treatment February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Gregory of Tours . History of the Franks (Book IV, Chapter 20).
- ↑ Gregory of Tours . The Miracles of St. Martin (Book I, Chapter 12).
- ↑ Venantius Fortunate . Poems (Book VI, Verse 2).
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Zöllner E. Geschichte der Franken bis zur Mitte des 6. Jahrhunderts. - München: CH Beck, 1970 .-- S. 104, 107 & 188.
- ↑ Dubern J. Histoire des reines et regents de France et des favorites des rois . - París, 1857. - P. 9-10.
- ↑ 1 2 3 Hartmann M. Aufbruch ins Mittelalter. Die Zeit der Merowinger. - Primus Verlag, 2003. - S. 52. - ISBN 978-3-8967-8484-1 .
- ↑ Martyrdom of Vincent of Augustopol (chapter 2).
- ↑ Martindale JR Vltrogottha // Prosopography of the Later Roman Empire / AM Jones , JR Martindale. - Cambridge University Press , 1980. - Vol. II: AD 395-527. - P. 1182. - ISBN 0-521-20159-4 [2001 reprint].
- ↑ 1 2 Franks, Merovingian Kings . Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Date of treatment February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Dumezil B., 2012 , p. 345 and 459.
- ↑ Schneider R. Königswahl und Königserhebung im Frümittelalter. Untersuchungen zur Herrschaftsnachfolge bei den Langobarden und Merowingern. - Anton Hiersemann. - Stuttgart, 1972 .-- S. 87.
- ↑ Dumezil B., 2012 , p. 123.
- ↑ Dufour J. Les évêques d'Albi, de Cahors et de Rodez, des origines à la fin du XIIe siècle. - Paris: CTHS, 1989 .-- P. 50. - ISBN 2-7355-0176-0 .
- ↑ Dumezil B., 2012 , p. 138 and 427.
Literature
- Dumézil B. Queen Brünnhilde. - SPb. : Eurasia , 2012 .-- 560 p. - ISBN 978-5-91852-027-7 .