Matilda, of Anjou, approximately 1111-1154
French noblewoman, who married in 1119 to William Adelin, son and heir apparent of Henry I of England. After the death of her husband, she took her vows at Fontevrault Abbey in 1128. In 1150, she became the abbess until her death in 1154.
- HMML ID
- 387002329668
- PURL
- LC name
- Matilda, of Anjou, approximately 1111-1154
- HMML name
- Matilda, of Anjou, approximately 1111-1154
- VIAF
Variants
- Mahaut
- Mathilde, d'Anjou
Name elements
- Given names
- Matilda
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1111~
- Death date
- 1154
- Centuries
- 12th century CE
- Gender
- Females
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Abbess of Fontevrault ● Princess
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Personal relationships
- Family
Preferred citation
"Matilda, of Anjou, approximately 1111-1154." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified March 23, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/387002329668
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-03-23
- Last edited
- 2023-03-23