Matilda of Boulogne
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Matilda of Boulogne (1105 – May 3, 1152) was the Queen of Stephen of England. She also became the Countess of Boulogne when her father died in 1125.
Matilda was born in Boulogne, France. She was the daughter of Eustace III of Boulogne and Mary of Scotland. Matilda's mother, Mary, was the daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland and Saint Margaret of Scotland.
Matilda married Stephen I of England in 1119. There children included:
- Eustace IV of Boulogne
- William of Blois
- Marie of Boulogne
Matilda died at Hedingham Castle, Essex, England. She was burried in Faversham Abbey.