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Who was the countess whose territories were disputed over by Lucius III and Frederick I?

  • Countess Matilda of Tuscany

  • Countess Beatrice of Lorraine

  • Countess Margaret of Provence

  • Countess Constance of Hauteville

Answer

Countess Matilda of Tuscany was the countess whose territories were disputed over by Lucius III and Frederick I. Matilda was a powerful noblewoman who ruled over Tuscany, Emilia, and northern Lazio. She was a supporter of the papacy and a strong opponent of the Holy Roman Emperors. Lucius III and Frederick I were rivals for control of Italy, and Matilda's territories were caught in the middle.
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