Matilda of Franconia
Matilda of Franconia (c. 1027 – 1034) was a daughter of Emperor Conrad II and Gisela of Swabia from the Salian dynasty. Matilda’s elder brother was Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor.
| Matilda of Franconia | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1027 |
| Died | January 1034 |
| Burial | |
| House | Salian dynasty |
| Father | Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor |
| Mother | Gisela of Swabia |
At a meeting with King Henry I of France in Deville in Lorraine in May 1033, Conrad agreed to marry five-year-old Matilda to Henry. However, before she could marry, she died in early 1034. Her marriage was arranged to confirm a peace compact agreed between Henry and Conrad.
She was buried in Worms Cathedral.
Conrad’s chaplain Wipo of Burgundy mentioned Matilda as filia imperatoris Chuonradi et Giselæ, Mahthilda.
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