This St. Adelaide, or Adelheid, is a Burgundian who was married to Lothair of Provence (King of Italy). When Lothair died--some say he was murdered--Adelaide was imprisoned by his successor Berengar of Ivrea. Adelaide escaped, and married Otto of Germany. She died in 999.
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- St Adelaide (931-999 AD) Entry from the "The Saints: A Concise Biographical Dictionary."
- St. Adelaide Or Adelheid. The widow of Otho, she died in 999. Feast day: 16 December. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
- CatholicSaints.Info: Adelaide Illustrated profile.