Rhaenyra's story is reminiscent of Empress Matilda, also known as Maud, a pivotal figure in English history. Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I and was poised to become queen after her ...

Henry, son of Empress Matilda, established stability after civil war between his mother and her rival Stephen. He asserted his authority over the barons and enforced law and governance.

Henry was the eldest son of Empress Matilda (daughter of Henry I by his second wife) and her second husband Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou. He was known as Henry 'Curtmantle' or 'Fitz Empress' ...