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Matilda of Saxony

c. 935–942 - 25 May 1008

House: Billung

Titles: Countess consort of Flanders

Matilda of Saxony was a Saxon aristocrat born between 935 and 942, daughter of Hermann Billung. She became the Countess of Flanders through her marriage to Baldwin III, Count of Flanders, with whom she had a son, Arnulf II. After Baldwin's death, she married Godfrey I, Count of Verdun, and had several children, including Frederick, Godfrey II, Herman, and Gothelo I.

Matilda died on 25 May 1008 and was buried in Ghent. Her son Arnulf II succeeded Baldwin III as Count of Flanders.

Notable events

  • c. 935–942
    Matilda of Saxony was born to Hermann Billung.
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    Married Baldwin III, Count of Flanders.
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    Gave birth to Arnulf II, Count of Flanders.
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    Baldwin III, Count of Flanders, died.
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    Married Godfrey I, Count of Verdun.
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    Gave birth to Frederick, Count of Verdun.
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    Gave birth to Godfrey II, Duke of Lower Lorraine.
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    Gave birth to Herman of Ename.
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    Gave birth to Gothelo I, Duke of Lorraine.
  • 25 May 1008
    Matilda of Saxony died and was buried in Ghent.

Other details

Death: Matilda of Saxony died at the age of approximately 66-73 and was buried in Ghent.

Children: 5

Marriages: Baldwin III, Count of Flanders, Godfrey I, Count of Verdun

Parents: Hermann Billung,

Sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_Saxony,_countess_of_Flanders