Empress Matilda (1102-1167), daughter of Henry I of England and mother of Henry II, wife of Henry V of Germany. Fought Stephen for the crown of England. Here escaping from besieged Oxford Castle, 1142. Early 19th century engraving.

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Empress Matilda (1102-1167), daughter of Henry I of England and mother of Henry II, wife of Henry V of Germany. Fought Stephen for the crown of England. Here escaping from besieged Oxford Castle, 1142. Early 19th century engraving.

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