Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series.
In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular queens of her time. Enjoy, y'alll!
Time stamps:
01:32 Introducing Matilda of Scotland
02:21 Matilda's Early Life and Family
11:41 Education at the Abbey
17:53 Rumors and Return to Scotland
23:09 The War That Changed Everything
27:13 Escape to England
30:49 Henry's Quest for a Queen
36:50 The Nun Controversy
39:11 A Popular Queen
44:56 Legacy of Edith Matilda
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