Amalburga of Austrasia
Carolingian noblewoman
Born (c744) – Died (July 10, 795)
Father – Bernard of Austrasia
Mother – Gisela of Laon
Amalburga was said to have spurned the advances of her cousin Charlemagne in her youth
He then married Himiltrude (probably her sister) instead as his first wife
She became a nun and Abbess of St Peter at Mont St Blandin in Ghent
Amalburga was venerated as a saint (July 10)