2006-06-21 20:12:06 · 3 answers · asked by lindyloo999 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Known as the Empress Matilda because of her first marriage to the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry V (1102-1167, "Reigned" Feb -Nov 1141).
"Domina" or "Lady of the English".
There were several Matildas around at this time! (Her mother was also a Matilda.)
Matilda had been promised the throne, so she was furious and frustrated when her cousin Stephen moved in smartly and had himself crowned instead. For virtually all of his reign Matilda struggled to assert her rights and for eight months or so in 1141 she was to all intents and purposes the Queen of England, being given the title "Domina" or "Lady of the English".
However, she was never crowned, and was so domineering and arrogant that she lost much of the goodwill she might have otherwise had. Eventually, after a lengthy, hectic and unsuccessful campaign, she left England for good, presumably in despair and disgust.
2006-06-22 07:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Empress Matilda was is sometimes called Maud to differentiate her from the many other Matildas of the period.
2006-06-22 03:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Hina♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waltzing Matilda? I think that was it. Not sure though.
2006-06-22 03:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by Greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋