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旁白:玛蒂尔达王后,原名埃迪丝·邓弗姆林,是苏格兰国王马尔科姆三世和圣玛格丽特王后的女儿。她出生于1080年,在修道院接受了良好的教育,精通多种语言和文学,知识渊博,远超同时代的许多男性。她嫁给了英格兰国王亨利一世,成为王后。 在那个时代,女性的机会很少,但她利用自己的智慧和地位为英国人民做了很多好事,建造医院和桥梁,改善公共卫生,赢得了民心,也促进了诺曼人和撒克逊人的融合。她还积极参与政治,参加宫廷会议,发布自己的法令,甚至在亨利一世外出时多次担任摄政王,处理国家事务。 玛蒂尔达王后以虔诚和慈善闻名,她经常为穷人洗脚,甚至照顾麻风病人,并创办了两家医院来治疗麻风病。她对艺术和文化也十分支持,资助学者和艺术家,她的慷慨有时也招致批评。 尽管她与亨利一世的婚姻并非完美,亨利一世多次出轨,但她始终忠于丈夫,并尽力维护王室的形象。她与亨利一世育有两个孩子,女儿玛蒂尔达和儿子威廉。她的女儿后来嫁给了神圣罗马帝国皇帝亨利五世,她的儿子威廉则娶了安茹伯爵的女儿。 玛蒂尔达王后于1118年去世,享年37岁。她死后,人们为她举行了盛大的葬礼,以表达对她的爱戴和敬意。尽管她的墓碑已经消失,但她作为一位虔诚、慈善、智慧和有能力的女王的形象却流传至今,她为英国做出了巨大的贡献,值得我们铭记。

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This chapter introduces Matilda of Scotland, also known as Edith of Dunfermline, highlighting her significant contributions despite limited historical records. It details her royal lineage, education, and the historical context of her era, emphasizing her unique position in a time when women had limited opportunities.
  • Matilda of Scotland, born Edith of Dunfermline, was a queen who made significant contributions despite limited historical records.
  • She possessed a superior education compared to most men of her time.
  • Her royal lineage included both Scottish and Saxon roots, connecting her to powerful historical figures like William the Conqueror and the kings of Wessex.

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Matilda of Scotland—a queen of grace, intelligence, and quiet strength. Born a princess and raised in both nobility and piety, she became the beloved wife of King Henry I and helped shape the English court with wisdom and compassion. But who was the woman behind the crown, and how did she leave her mark on history? Tonight, step into the life and legacy of Matilda of Scotland, as her remarkable story gently guides you into a peaceful and restful sleep. Narrated by: Jessika GösslWritten by: Alicia SteffannThank you for supporting Sleepy History! We appreciate you, and we hope you get a good night's rest.Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com). Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at www.slumberstudios.com/contact)

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