Matilda Biography

Matilda biography

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NAME: Matilda
OCCUPATION: Empress, Queen
BIRTH DATE: c. 1102
DEATH DATE: September 10, 1167
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, United Kingdom

PLACE OF DEATH: Rouen, France
AKA: Maud
AKA: Mathilde (German)

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Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I of England and married Holy Roman Emperor, Henry V. She is considered the first female ruler of England.

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Matilda was born in 1102 in London, the only daughter of Henry I of England. She was married to Henry V until his death, then to Geoffrey Plantagenet. Matilda was Henry I's sole heir, and was in line for the English throne but was opposed in a coup. She was elected “lady of the English” by a clerical council but was chased out before she could be crowned queen. Matilda died in 1167.