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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.

Empress Matilda (Maud)

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 - Empress Matilda - Empress Maud - Lady of the English

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

Queen or Empress? What Title Did Matilda/Maud Use?

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?

Matilda or Maud? A Comment on Names

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

Books About Empress Maud (Empress Matilda), Lady of England

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

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