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Matilda of Scotland (originally christened Edith, 1080 – 1 May 1118), also known as Good Queen Maud, or Matilda of Blessed Memory, was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy as the first wife of King Henry I.
Jun 6, 2019 · Matilda of Scotland was the daughter of Malcolm III and Margaret of Scotland, and the wife of Henry I of England. She was a popular and influential queen who mediated the investiture controversy, commissioned literary works, and had a long life to see her children's marriages.
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Matilda of Scotland (c. 1080 – 1 May 1118) was the first wife and queen consort of King Henry I of England. The daughter of Scottish royalty, Matilda also brought to her marriage with Henry the promise of children connected to the old Anglo-Saxon dynasty and thus a union of the British and Norman lines.
Jan 1, 2021 · Learn about the remarkable Scottish princess who became queen of England and influenced its culture and architecture. Discover her links to Scotland, Normandy and Wessex, and her legacy through her children and grandchildren.
Apr 4, 2013 · Learn about the life and achievements of Matilda, the daughter of Malcolm III and Margaret of Scotland, who married Henry I and became a powerful and influential queen. Discover how she combined family, politics, religion and culture in her role as vice-regal and patron of the arts.
Matilda of Scotland, also known as Good Queen Maud, or Matilda of Blessed Memory, was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy as the first wife of King Henry I. She acted as regent of England on several occasions during Henry's absences: in 1104, 1107, 1108, and 1111.
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Feb 24, 2020 · Learn about the life and marriage of Edith/Matilda, the daughter of Malcolm III and Margaret, and the wife of Henry I. Find out how she became a Saxon queen, a mother of two future kings, and a possible nun.
