Summary: <p>On the 1st of December 1135, King Henry I of England died. His choice of successor was controversial but unequivocal. His daughter Matilda -- previously crowned as Empress of the Holy Roman Empire -- would be crowned as the first Queen of England. In theory, she was the most powerful woman in Europe, but neither Henry’s plans nor hers came to fruition. In order to claim her throne, she’d have to overcome treachery, betrayal, and civil war.</p> <p>In this episode, I examine the life of the powerful woman known to history as Empress Matilda. Her rise to prominence, her political alliances which included two marriages, the setbacks she faced, her quest for revenge, and her enduring legacy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This is an original production brought to you by Daniel Mainwaring's Fascinating People, Fascinating Places Podcast. For more information visit the website <a href="https://danielmainwaring.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.DanielMainwaring.com</a></p> <p>Music and Sound Effects: <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/train/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></p> <p>Audio Under Public Commons 3.0</p> <p>JS Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor</p> <p>Intro from Dorsey Jackson - <a href="https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE</a><br> of Dorsey Jackson Global<br> at Compound City</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message
