♀ Mathilda OF FLANDERS
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British monarch, Queen consort of William the Conquerer.
Daughter of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders and Adela Capet,
she married William in 1051. While her husband invaded
England, she took over ruling Normandy in his absence.
She was crowned Queen of England in 1068, though she
spent little time there. She was known for her formidable
temper, and William was apparently faithful to her.
She had 9 children, seven of whom survived. She died in
Normandy after a long illness, and was buried in the abbey
she founded. It is reported that William became tyrannical
after her death. (bio by: VampireRed)
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Contrary to the belief that she was buried at St. Stephen's,
also called l'Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen, Normandy, where
William was eventually buried, she is entombed at
l'Abbaye aux Dames, which is the Sainte-Trinité church, also
in Caen. Of particular interest is the 11th century slab, a sleek
black stone decorated with her epitaph, marking her grave at
the rear of the church. It is of special note since the grave
marker for William was replaced as recently as the beginning
of the 19th century. (wikipedia)
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