Matilda of England
Duchess of Saxony
Born
1156
870 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born around 1156, she was a daughter of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Matilda became Duchess of Saxony through marriage to Henry the Lion, the Duke of Bavaria. This union strengthened ties between England and the Holy Roman Empire. Matilda's life was marked by political intrigue and the complexities of dynastic politics during a transformative era in European history. Following the exile of her husband, Matilda assumed control over territories and played a significant role in the power struggles of her time. She died on June 28, 1189, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the power dynamics of the day.
Married Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria
Became Duchess of Saxony
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