Matilda, Abbess of Quedlinburg
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Matilda (December 955 – 999), also known as Mathilda and Mathilde, was a German regent, and the first Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg. She served as regent of Germany for her brother during his absence in 967, and as regent during the minority of her nephew from 984.
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Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg | |
Reign | 966–999 |
Successor | Adelheid I |
Born | December 955 |
Died | February 999 (aged 43) Quedlinburg Abbey |
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Dynasty | Ottonian |
Father | Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor |
Mother | Adelaide of Italy |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
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She was the daughter of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, and his second wife, Adelaide of Italy.