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In 1081, Matilda suffered some further losses, and Henry formally deposed her in July.
This was not enough to eliminate her as a source of trouble, for she retained substantial allodial holdings.
She remained as Pope Gregory's chief intermediary for communication with northern Europe even as he lost control of Rome and was holed up in the Castel Sant ' Angelo.
After Henry had obtained the Pope's seal, Matilda wrote to supporters in Germany only to trust papal messages that came though her.

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