Background
Richilde was the daughter of Bivin of Gorze, Count of the Ardennes, and the sister of Boso of Provence (of the Bosonid dynasty).
Richilde was the daughter of Bivin of Gorze, Count of the Ardennes, and the sister of Boso of Provence (of the Bosonid dynasty).
She also served as regent. Whenever Charles went to war, Richilde managed the realm, and acted as head of state after the death of Charles in 877. She then helped Boso to become King of Provence.