Category:Saint Matilda of Ringelheim

Born: c. 895 Enger(?), Duchy of Saxony, East Francia Died: 14 March 968: Quedlinburg, Duchy of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire Major shrine: Quedlinburg Abbey

Saint Matilda (or Mathilda), (c. 895 – 14 March 968), was the wife of King Henry I of Germany, the first ruler of the Saxon Ottonian (or Liudolfing) dynasty, thereby Duchess consort of Saxony from 912 and German Queen from 919 until 936. Their eldest son, Otto, succeeded his father as German King and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 962. Matilda's surname refers to Ringelheim, where her comital Immedinger relatives established a convent about 940. She is known for her almsgiving and prayer life. She founded many convents and religious institutions. Her feast day is on March 14.