St. MATILDA OF SAXONY
Christian Saint
Also known as Matilda Of Ringelheim
Queen through marriage to Henry the Duke of Saxony when he became King
They had five children and all went well until Henry died. Instead of choosing Otto her eldest son to succeed to the throne, she chose her favorite Henry Jnr.
This upset both sons who turned on her rather than each other. Especially when they found she had been emptying the royal coffers in aid of charity.
When Otto eventually came to power she was forgiven, but he probably breathed a sigh of relief when she retired to one of the convents she had founded.
St. Matilda of Saxony Facts and Figures
Name: Matilda of Saxony
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Matilda Of Ringelheim
Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 893-968
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role: Unknown at present
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1194
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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
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