Women's History

Empress Matilda (Empress Maud), Lady of the English

About the Empress Matilda, or Maud, who tried to take the crown of England to which she had been named by her father before his death.

A profile of Matilda of England, who was named by her father as queen of England and then had to fight for her crown.

Timeline for the life of Empress Matilda - Empress Maud - Lady of the English.

Matilda (Maud) attempted to take the crown of England, to which she'd been named by her father. What titles did she actually use for her self?

Empress Matilda or Empress Maud? Queen Matilda or Queen Maud? What's the right name?

Books about the fascinating would-be queen of England, the Empress Matilda or Maud.

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