FAQ About Empress Matilda
What was Empress Matilda's marriage to Geoffrey of Anjou significant?
Her marriage to Geoffrey of Anjou was significant in consolidating her power base and producing heirs that would assert claims to the English throne. Geoffrey's titles and lands provided strategic military and political support, helping to bolster Matilda's position during The Anarchy. Their union marked the beginning of the Angevin Empire through their son, Henry II.
