What a fascinating question! But do I answer according to modern values or the medieval values? Medieval values might rule out a woman on the throne but modern values almost demand it! I think we should question such an assumption because so many men supported The Empress Maud that her claim was contested. Maybe someone with more medieval knowledge could help me out. If your interested in this and other medieval questions look at the group on Facebook, it’s really thought provoking.
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