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Empress Matilda of England
Empress Matilda of England (1102-1167) was a powerful figure during the complex landscape of 12th-century Europe. Matilda gained her empress title when in 1114 she married Holy Roman Emperor Henry V (r. 1111-1125). As the only daughter of Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135), Matilda was heir to the English and Norman thrones. Her life was filled with the pursuit of the thrones, and this struggle led to a series of conflicts that were common at the time. Although she never ascended the throne, Matilda was able to lay the groundwork so that her son, King Henry II (r. 1154-1189), could become one of England’s most influential monarchs. Matilda would spend the rest of her life in Normandy providing influential advice to rule the area.
15th Century CE miniature of Empress Matilda of England, the wife of Henry V of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. (r. 1111 - 1125 CE). From the "History of England" by St. Albans monks (15th century). Cotton Nero D. VII, f.7, British Library.
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