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Early life (1097–1135) Childhood Northern France around the time of Stephen's birth. Stephen was born in Blois, France, in either 1092 or 1096. His father was Stephen-Henry, Count of Blois and Chartres, an important French nobleman and an active crusader who died when Stephen was at most ten years old.
Henry of Blois. Henry of Blois ( c. 1096 – 8 August 1171), often known as Henry of Winchester, [2] was Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey from 1126, and Bishop of Winchester from 1129 to his death. He was the son of Stephen II, Count of Blois and Adela of Normandy, a younger brother of Stephen, King of England, and a grandchild of William the Conqueror.
Henry Of Blois (born c. 1099—died Aug. 8, 1171, Winchester, Hampshire, Eng.) was the bishop of Winchester (from 1129) and papal legate in England (1139–43), who was largely instrumental in having his brother Stephen recognized as king of England (1135). Henry was the fourth son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and of Adela, daughter ...
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Dec 6, 2019 · Stephen was born c. 1097 CE in Blois, France, his parents being Stephen Henry, Count of Blois and Adela of Normandy, the daughter of William the Conqueror and sister of Henry I. Stephen was sent to his uncle Henry's court from the age of ten and, establishing himself as one of the king's favourites, he received riches and lands.
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Apr 9, 2024 · brother Theobald IV. Stephen (born c. 1097—died Oct. 25, 1154, Dover, Kent, Eng.) was the king of England from 1135 to 1154. He gained the throne by usurpation but failed to consolidate his power during the ensuing civil strife. Stephen was the third son of Stephen, Count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of King William I the Conqueror.
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12 min read. In 1135 Henry I ’s death sparked off a succession crisis leading to a period known as The Anarchy which came to a head during the reign of Stephen of Blois. Stephen was crowned King of England on the 22nd December 1135, usurping his cousin and royal contender to the throne, Empress Matilda. As the daughter of Henry I she had ...
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May 25, 2024 · Search for: 'Henry of Blois' in Oxford Reference ». Was the son of Stephen, count of Blois, and younger brother of king Stephen. Entering the church, he became abbot of Glastonbury in 1126 and bishop of Winchester in 1129; he retained both offices for forty years and became the wealthiest prelate of the age. His assistance in 1135 was critical ...
