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S3.21 Matilda of Boulogne
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The last of the Normans and the last of the Matilda's, Matilda of Boulogne was Queen Consort to King Stephen through the Anarchy. Stephen's reign was not particularly successful but it would have been far worse had he not had the support of his wife, who played a strong and vital leadership role in his cause. Overshadowed by her namesake and rival, the Empress Matilda, could this be the time for Matilda of Boulogne to shine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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