Balthild was a 7th-century queen consort of Neustria and Burgundy who served as regent for her son, Chlothar III. Born around 626, she was the wife of King Clovis II. While hagiographies suggest she rose from a life of servitude to reach the throne, some historians believe she was actually of noble Anglo-Saxon descent. During her rule, she was known for her political capability and her significant charitable works, which included the founding of several important monasteries.