Matilda, Countess of Rethel

Matilda (1091 in Rethel – 1151) was the countess of Rethel from 1124 until 1151.

Matilda, Countess of Rethel
Born	1091 Rethel
Died	1151 (Aged around 60)
Noble family	de Rethel
Spouse(s)	Odo, Castellan of Vitry
Issue	Ithier
Father	Hugh I, Count of Rethel
Mother	Melisende of Crécy

She was a daughter of Count Hugh I and Melisende of Crécy.^[1] In 1124, she succeeded her brother Gervais as countess. She ruled jointly with her husband, Odo.

Matilda and Odo had a son, Ithier (1115-1171), who succeeded Odo as count.^[2]

References

1. Housley 2007, p. 33.
2. Housley 2007, p. 31.

Sources

• Housley, Norman, ed. (2007). Knighthoods of Christ: Essays on the History of the Crusades and the Knights. Ashgate Publishing Limited.

Matilda, Countess of Rethel Born: 1091 Died: 1151
Preceded by Gervais	Countess of Rethel 1124-1151	Succeeded by Odo