Summary The first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of Henry I, granddaughter of William the Conqueror--was hours from her coronation in 1141 when an angry mob chased her away. Her daughter-in-law, Eleanor of Aquitaine, led a rebellion against her own husband. Neither won the crown, but both ensured that the dynasty would continue.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Helen Castor
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 6, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Scotland Matchlight
Summary The first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of Henry I, granddaughter of William the Conqueror--was hours from her coronation in 1141 when an angry mob chased her away. Her daughter-in-law, Eleanor of Aquitaine, led a rebellion against her own husband. Neither won the crown, but both ensured that the dynasty would continue.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 6, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Scotland Matchlight
