Matilda of Anjou, also known as Mahaut was married in 1119 to William Adelin, son and heir apparent of Henry I of England. She became the second abbess of the powerful medieval abbey of Fontevrault.

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Occupation: nun
Position held: Duke of Normandy, Abbess of Fontevraud
Born: 1101
Died: 1154

Family

William Adelinspouse Fulk, King of Jerusalemfather Ermengarde, Countess of Mainemother Sibylla of Anjousibling Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjousibling Baldwin III of Jerusalemsibling Amalric I of Jerusalemsibling Elias II, Count of Mainesibling

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Matilda of Anjou, also known as Mahaut was married in 1119 to William Adelin, son and heir apparent of Henry I of England. She became the second abbess of the powerful medieval abbey of Fontevrault.

Read the full article →

Occupation: nun
Position held: Duke of Normandy, Abbess of Fontevraud
Born: 1101
Died: 1154

Family

Duke of Normandyposition held Abbess of Fontevraudposition held