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Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300
… Sigillo Previously monk of Reading (Ben., Berks.). Nom. by empress Matilda [July 1141] (see H. W. C. Davis, in Essays to …
A History of the County of Oxford
… de Clinton when he was accused of treason in 1130. 47 The Empress Maud was said to have built a castle at Woodstock, …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… for his eminent services in support of the cause of the Empress Matilda, was afterwards created Earl of Hereford. He …
A New History of London
… solemnly sworn to the succession of Matilda or Maud, the empress, daughter to the late king, he persidiously attempted …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was built in 1138, by the Empress Matilda; and its revenue, a short time previously to …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of Gloucester, having taken possession of the city for the empress, rebuilt the castle, into which she retired on her …
Survey of London
… The seal was put on its social success in 1860 when Empress Eugnie of France came to stay and Queen Victoria …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the Crown. It was first alienated in about 1142 when the Empress Maud conferred it on Hugh de Pluggenait. In the 13th …
The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk
… and evil and rapine," he openly espoused the cause of the Empress Matilda. Bigot relied on his possessions here and the …
Calendar of Documents Preserved in France
… given them. He confirms the gift of that land made by the empress. Testes sunt: Hugo archiepiscopus Turonensis; Paganus …