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Empress Matilda becomes the first female ruler of England, adopting the title "Lady of the English".

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Empress Matilda

Holy Roman Empress from 1114 to 1125; claimant to the English throne

Empress Matilda, also known as Empress Maud, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. The daughter and heir of Henry I, king of England and ruler of Normandy, she went to Germany as a child when she was married to the future Holy…
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April 7

Day of the year

April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 268 days remain until the end of the year.
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