Historical FigureMale
Mathilde von Tuszien
died 1115
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMatilda of Tuscany, or Matilda of Canossa, also referred to as la Gran Contessa, was a member of the House of Canossa in the second half of the eleventh century. Matilda was one of the most important governing figures of medieval Italy. She reigned in a time of constant battles, political intrigues, and excommunications by the Church.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1046
Mantua
Date of death
July 24, 1115
Bondeno di Roncore
Occupations & fields
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- Field and occupation
- toskánská markraběnka
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