Margaret of Scotland, canonized after her death, was the daughter of Edward the Exile, one of the Anglo-Saxon kings of England. Margaret's daughter Edith -- later Matilda -- ruled as queen consort of England, married to Henry I, and brought the Norman and Anglo-Saxon royal lines back together. Matilda was the mother of the Empress Matilda (Maud). Another daughter, Mary, married the Count of Boulogne and was the mother of Matilda of Boulogne who was married to King Stephen, the Empress Matilda's rival for the English crown.
Saint Margaret of Scotland
Reads Bible to Husband, King Malcolm III of Scotland
Saint Margaret of Scotland is credited with bringing the Celtic church of Scotland more in line with Roman customs.
Saint Margaret of Scotland, reading the Bible to her husband, King Malcolm III of Scotland.
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