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.

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