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She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

Matilda and Eleanor (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 62 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of Henry I, granddaughter of William the Conqueror--was hours from her coronation in 1141 when an angry mob chased her away. Her daughter-in-law, Eleanor of ...See moreThe first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of Henry I, granddaughter of William the Conqueror--was hours from her coronation in 1141 when an angry mob chased her away. Her daughter-in-law, Eleanor of Aquitaine, led a rebellion against her own husband. Neither won the crown, but both ensured that the dynasty would continue. See less
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Director
Lucy Swingler
Writer
Helen Castor (written by) (based on the book by)
Composer
Philip Guyler
Cinematographer
Will Edwards (photography)
Editor
Jane Harris
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Status
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Updated Mar 7, 2012
Release date
Mar 7, 2012 (United Kingdom)

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