Empress Matilda (c. 7 February 1102 – 10 September 1167), also known as Empress Maud, [nb 1] was Holy Roman Empress as the consort of Emperor Henry V from 1110 until his death in …

Matilda would have been the first English Queen to rule in her own right, had she been crowned in 1141. She was the first woman to be named as heir to the English throne and she fought …

In a world determined to sideline her, Empress Matilda tested the medieval world's understanding of who could rule. Empress Matilda—also known as Queen Matilda—is depicted seated and …

Jul 25, 2024 · Empress Matilda, also known as Empress Maud, was a significant claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. She was the daughter and heir of …

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 .

Although Matilda never officially reigned as queen, her legacy as a pioneering female figure in English history is notable, reflecting her tenacity in a male-dominated society.

The Empress Matilda, also known as Maud or Empress Maud, was a remarkable figure in medieval European history. Born in 1102, she was the daughter of King Henry I of England …

Oct 8, 2025 · Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry I, was not merely a footnote in medieval history but a transformative figure whose nineteen-year struggle for the crown reshaped the …

She was called “empress” by him and others — even her second husband referred to her as the former wife of the Roman emperor. After Henry’s accession, Matilda acted for him in …

Empress Matilda, from “History of England” by St. Albans monks, 15th century. Matilda was nominated by her father as the heir to the throne of England, but in 1135 Stephen of Blois …