♀ Matilda Of Scotland

1079 - 1118

 

Queen of England

Matilda Of Scotland
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Parents
Spouse
Henry I Beauclerc
Henry I Beauclerc
1068 - 1135
Children
Empress Matilda Of England
Empress M Of England
1102 - 1167
about

1080


Age: 1y

baptism


She was christened (baptised) Edith, and Robert Curthose stood as godfather at the ceremony. Queen Matilda, consort of William the Conqueror, was also present, and was godmother. Baby Matilda pulled at Queen Matilda's headress, which was seen as an omen that the younger Matilda would be queen one day.
1080 • The Rubenid Principality of Cilicia gains independence after its founder, Ruben I, Prince of Armenia, succeeds in establishing his authority in the mountainous regions of Cilicia (approximate date).

1100


Nov 11
Age: 21y

marriage


Henry I Beauclerc
Westminster Abbey, Greater London, England ⇓
Married by Archbishop Anselm of Canterbury.
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1100 • at the death of William II, his adversary in the investiture controversy, Anselm, the exiled archbishop of Canterbury returns to England.

1102


Feb 7
Age: 23y

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