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Jun 4, 2019 · Empress Matilda, also known as Empress Maud (c. February 7, 1102–September 10, 1167), the daughter of Henry I of England, is best known in history for the civil war sparked by her fight against her cousin Stephen to win the throne of England for herself and her descendants.
Matilda, Empress (1102–1167) Daughter and heir of King Henry I of England, who waged a 15-year civil war to establish her right to rule the kingdom of England and the duchy of Normandy. Name variations: Aaliz, Aethelic, or Adela; Lady of England; Empress Maud, Mathilda or Matilda of England; Matilda Augustus of England; Mold.
Matilda of England (7 February 1102 – 10 September 1167) also called Empress Matilda or her nickname, Maud, was the Holy Roman Empress and Queen consort of the Romans as the wife of Emperor Henry V from their marriage in 1114 until Henry's death in 1125.
We would like to tell the story of Empress Matilda who was never crowned Queen of England but caused civil war trying to attain her inheritance. Matilda, also known as Maud, is sometimes hard to distinguish from her mother, Matilda of Scotland and her grandmother, Matilda of Flanders .
Artist's impression of Matilda © Matilda was heir to the English king, Henry I, but was usurped by Stephen resulting in civil war. Matilda was born in 1102, the daughter of Henry I, King of...
Aug 10, 2021 · 10 Aug 2021. Image Credit: Public Domain. Matt Lewis was joined by Dr Catherine Hanley in this episode of Gone Medieval, to talk about one of the most fascinating medieval English royals. Daughter of Henry I, Matilda would become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire, heir to the throne of England and a warrior queen.
Jun 22, 2014 · Why is it that Matilda was unable to secure the throne in her own right? And why do historians continue to debate the legitimacy of her brief lordship? Medievalists.net
