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Matilda of Ringelheim

Matilda of Ringelheim (born in 892-March 14, 968) was the wife of Henry I the Fowler, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, whom she married in 909. Their son, Otto, succeeded his father as Otto I the Great.

Matilda founded many religious institutions including the Abbey of Quedlinburg. She was later canonized.

Their other children were Henry I the Quarrelsome , Gerberga (or Gerberge ), Hadwig, Bruno I the Great.

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