…(1102–67), English princess, daughter of Henry I and mother of Henry II; known as the Empress Maud. Henry’s only legitimate child, she was named his heir, but her cousin Stephen seized the throne on Henry’s death in 1135. She waged an unsuccessful civil war against Stephen until 1148…
…(1870–1922), English music-hall entertainer; born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood. She achieved fame for her risqué songs and extravagant costumes and took her act to the US, South Africa, and Australia…
