Individual Details

Saint Beggue Of Austriasia

(2 Jun 613 - 17 Dec 693)

The Calendar of the Saints says after her husband was killed hunting she decided to make a pilgrimage to Rome. On returning home she founded seven churches at Ardenne of the Meuse. She also set up an abbey at the same place where she died. 17 Dec is her feast day.

Begga was the daughter of St Pepin of Landen. She married Ansegisel, the son of Arnulf of Metz (August 13 582 - August 16 640), and had children: Pippin II (b. 635 or 640 - December 16 714)

Events

Birth2 Jun 613Landen, Belgium
Death17 Dec 693Ardenne
MarriageAnseghisel Of Austrasia

Families

SpouseAnseghisel Of Austrasia (605 - 685)
ChildPeppin De Heristal II (625 - 714)
FatherPepin Of Landen (580 - 640)
MotherItta Of Nivelles ( - )