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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.
The Regal Rivalry: Unveiling Empress Matilda's Quest for the English Throne

The Regal Rivalry: Unveiling Empress Matilda's Quest for the English Throne

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