Amalberga of Temse, Frankish noblewoman

Amalberga of Temse

8th-century Frankish saint

Amalberga of Temse was a consecrated virgin, and possibly an abbess. She is considered a saint. Raised by Saint Landrada, who founded Munsterbilsen Abbey, she refused Charlemagne's offer of marriage. Amalberga became a nun under Landrada and either succeeded her as abbess or…