Regintrud was a Frankish noblewoman who lived during the late 7th and early 8th centuries. Born around 660, she is believed to have been a duchess, potentially through her marriage to a Bavarian duke such as Theodbert or Theodo. While historical accounts regarding her specific parentage vary, she is often linked to King Dagobert I or the family of Hugobert and Irmina. She is recognized as a saint and may have served as the abbess of Nonnberg Abbey during the early 720s.
Life and family
The exact lineage of this aristocrat remains a subject of debate among historians. Some sources suggest she was the daughter of Childebert III, while others propose different royal connections. If she was married to Theudebert of Bavaria, her offspring included Guntrud and Hugbert. Some researchers also investigate possibilities that she had other children, such as Pilitrud, though these claims are not universally accepted.
Veneration
Regintrud is commemorated as a saint within the Orthodox tradition. Her legacy is tied to her possible leadership at Nonnberg Abbey, where she may have acted as abbess. She died in Salzburg, likely between 730 and 740, and her life is remembered through her status as a prominent member of the Frankish and Bavarian nobility.