Bertada de Montfort

Early life
Bertada de Montfort grew up as part of a noble family from France. The de Montfort family was one of the three grand families in control of Paris.

Marriage to King Philip I of France
Following the establishment of the Kingdom of France in 1021, she married the new King Philip I of France in 1029. The marriage is seen as a political move from sides of the king to secure the loyalty of a powerful noble family that has been ruling Paris for a long time.

Bertada de Montfort therefore became the first Queen of France and gave birth to three sons and one daughter.

Death
Two years after the death of King Philip I of France, Bertada de Montfort died of natural cause in Paris, France.