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Matilda of Canossa
Grand Countess Matilda of Canossa, also known as Matilda of Tuscany, was a medieval countess, duchess, marchioness and queen. Matilda was a powerful feudal landowner and an ardent supporter of the Papacy in the investiture struggle. Her story is an important part of the construction of Europe and her vicissitudes are emblematic of the role played by women in the history of Western Europe.
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