Hello friends of the community @hive-140084, today I want to talk to you about Matilda de Canossa, born in Tuscany, which is why she is also known as Matilda of Tuscany, although she was also known as the Great Countess.
Matilda is a great figure in medieval Italian history. She was born into a noble and powerful family of the time, around 1046. It is difficult to know the exact date in such a turbulent time in history.
Her intelligence and determination were evident during the turbulent time of the "Investiture Controversy." This fight between the papacy and the Germanic Roman Empire.
Matilda defended the papacy and joined the reformers. Her involvement was total both in influence and militarily. We must not forget that at that time the papacy was a state and acted as such in the political situation.
Her participation in the battle of Canossa against Emperor Henry IV, which determined the fate of the conflict, was of vital importance. It was not easy for her to exercise this power in a world dominated by Italian nobles but her strength, endurance and intelligence made her admired. Today she is still remembered and her achievements are studied.
