Empress Matilda part 6: Countess of Anjou

The transcript details the life of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, and his marriage to Matilda, daughter of Henry I. It covers Geoffrey's background, the political motivations behind their marriage, and the challenges they faced, including Matilda's reluctance and the couple's initial dislike for each other. Despite these issues, they reconciled, and Matilda gave birth to future heirs, including Henry II. The narrative also highlights the political tensions between Matilda's father and husband over control of Normandy.

What was Geoffrey Plantagenet's heraldic badge named after?

• A white daisy

• A red rose

• A yellow flower of common broom

• A blue lily

Why was Matilda initially reluctant to marry Geoffrey?

• She disliked his appearance

• She was politically astute and unimpressed by his title

• She wanted to marry someone else

• She was already married

What was the outcome of the King's Great Council meeting in September 1131?

• Geoffrey was given a crown

• Geoffrey and Matilda divorced

• The nobles refused to support Matilda

• Matilda was declared the future heir

What was the name of Matilda and Geoffrey's first child?

• William

• Geoffrey

• Henry

• Edward

What was a major issue between Geoffrey and Henry I regarding Normandy?

• Geoffrey wanted to marry someone else

• Henry I refused to relinquish control of Normandy

• Henry I wanted to invade France

• Geoffrey wanted to rule England

Why did Matilda side with Geoffrey in the conflict with her father?

• She wanted to return to Germany

• She wanted to move to Spain

• She was thinking of her sons' inheritance

• She disliked her father

What was Geoffrey's main contribution to his marriage with Matilda?

• He became king of England

• He built castles

• He provided heirs

• He conquered new lands