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Bayeux tapestry: Matilda of Flanders – the woman who was instrumental to William the Conqueror’s success

Arguably, without his wife Matilda’s financial backing, powerful family ties and queenly skills, William may never have achieved any of his lofty ambitions.

Bayeux tapestry: Matilda of Flanders – the woman who was instrumental to William the Conqueror’s success
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Arguably, without his wife Matilda’s financial backing, powerful family ties and queenly skills, William may never have achieved any of his lofty ambitions.

Original source: The Conversation
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