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Matilda de Canossa in St. Peter's Basilica

Matilda of Canossa and Tuscia (1046-1115) was a powerful sovereign who inherited vast lands in Italy. In 1079, the Countess bequeathed her property to the Apostolic See by will and thehe territories of the Papal States increased significantly.

Omnes-June 2, 2022-Reading time: < 1 minute
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