Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior
Gone Medieval
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The Dilemma of Henry the First
Matilda and William were the only two legitimate children of Henry the First he also had a large illegitimate family but that's a separate question. When Emperor Henry died leaving Matilda as a widow with no children and no particular ties to the empire this is not only an opportunity for her but it's an opportunity for Henry the First. King Henry was obviously because of the unorthodox way in which he'd got hold of the throne very keen that he should be succeeded on it by a child of his own.
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