Mathilde, Abbess of Essen (born 949)

Mathilde, Abbess of Essen

Abbess of Essen

Mathilde was Abbess of Essen Abbey from 973 to her death. She was one of the most important abbesses in the history of Essen. She was responsible for the abbey, for its buildings, its precious relics, liturgical vessels and manuscripts, its political contacts, and for…