Matilda of Flanders

wife of William the Conqueror and Queen consort of the Kingdom of England
Person human Q391944
Matilda of Flanders
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Matilda of Flanders

Summary

Matilda of Flanders is a human[1]. Born in Bruges[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1031[3]. She passed away in Caen[4]. She died on November 2, 1083[5]. She worked as a regent[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bruges[2], Matilda of Flanders…
  • Matilda of Flanders passed away in Caen[4].
  • Matilda of Flanders was born on January 1, 1031[3].
  • Matilda of Flanders died on November 2, 1083[5].
  • Matilda of Flanders died on 1083[8].
  • Matilda of Flanders is buried at Abbey of Sainte-Trinité[9].
  • Burial took place at tomb of Matilda of Flanders[10].
  • Matilda of Flanders's father was Baldwin V, Count of Flanders[11].
  • Matilda of Flanders's mother was Adela of France[12].
  • Matilda of Flanders was married to William the Conqueror[13].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was Robert Curthose[14].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was William II of England[15].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was Richard of Normandy[16].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was Adeliza[17].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was Cecilia of Normandy[18].
  • A child of Matilda of Flanders was Constance of Normandy[19].
  • Matilda of Flanders held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Matilda of Flanders worked as a regent[6].
  • Matilda of Flanders held the position of Duke of Normandy[21].
  • Matilda of Flanders's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Matilda of Flanders is recorded as female[23].
  • Matilda of Flanders's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Matilda of Flanders's family is recorded as House of Flanders[25].
  • Matilda of Flanders's noble title is recorded as duke[26].
  • Matilda of Flanders's noble title is recorded as queen consort[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bruges[2], Matilda of Flanders… she was born on January 1, 1031[3]. Her father was Baldwin V, Count of Flanders[11]. Her mother was Adela of France[12].

Career and Affiliations

Matilda of Flanders's professions included regent[6]. She held the position of Duke of Normandy[21].

Personal Life

Matilda of Flanders was married to William the Conqueror[13]. Children include Robert Curthose[14], a feudatory[28], 1054–1134[29], of France[30]; William II of England[15], a king[31], 1060–1100[32]; Richard of Normandy[16], 1054–1081[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; Adeliza[17], an aristocrat[35], b. 1055[36]; Cecilia of Normandy[18], a nun[37], 1056–1126[38]; and Constance of Normandy[19], an aristocrat[39], of Kingdom of England[40]. Her religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 2, 1083[5] and 1083[8]. Matilda of Flanders died in Caen[4]. Recorded place of burial include Abbey of Sainte-Trinité[9] and tomb of her[10].

Why It Matters

Matilda of Flanders has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Matilda of Flanders born?

Born in Bruges[2], Matilda of Flanders…

Where did Matilda of Flanders die?

Matilda of Flanders died in Caen[4].

Who were Matilda of Flanders's parents?

Matilda of Flanders's father was Baldwin V, Count of Flanders[11]. Matilda of Flanders's mother was Adela of France[12].

Who was Matilda of Flanders married to?

Matilda of Flanders's spouses include William the Conqueror[13].

What did Matilda of Flanders do for work?

Matilda of Flanders worked as regent[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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