Who was Matilda's rival in the claim to the Holy Roman Empire after Henry V's death?
Stephen of Blois
William Adelin
David I of Scotland
Lothair of Supplinburg
Answer
After the death of Henry V, his wife Matilda and Lothair of Supplinburg both claimed the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. The conflict between the two sides would lead to the Saxon civil war.
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