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The House of Blois (French:) was a noble family that arose in the Kingdom of West Francia in the early 10th century, and whose prominent members were often named Theobald (Thibaud, Thibault, Thibaut in French).
- Blois, Champagne, Navarre, England, Sancerre, Boulogne, Aumale, etc
- Theobald the Elder
- 906; 1117 years ago
The House of Blois ( French: [ blwa]) was a noble family that arose in the Kingdom of West Francia in the early 10th century, and whose prominent members were often named Theobald ( Thibaud, Thibault, Thibaut in French ). Quick Facts Country, Founded ... House of Blois. Royal house. Arms of the House of Blois. Country. West Francia. France. Navarre
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The House of Blois also succeeded in raising some of its members or descendants to the highest levels of the European nobility, notably by acceding to the thrones of France, England, Navarre, Spain and Portugal.
- 63–135 m (207–443 ft), (avg. 73 m or 240 ft)
- Loir-et-Cher
Stephen (1092 or 1096 – 25 October 1154), often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was King of England from 22 December 1135 to his death in 1154. He was Count of Boulogne jure uxoris from 1125 until 1147 and Duke of Normandy from 1135 until 1144.
- 22 December 1135 – 25 October 1154
- Adela of Normandy
Dec 6, 2019 · King Stephen of England, often called Stephen of Blois, ruled from 1135 to 1154 CE. His predecessor Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135 CE) had left no male heir and his nominated successor, his daughter Empress Matilda, was not to the liking of many powerful barons who preferred Stephen, the wealthiest man in England and nephew of Henry I.
- Mark Cartwright
The Royal Château of Blois (French: Château Royal de Blois, pronounced [ʃɑto ʁwajal də blwa]) is a château located in the city center of Blois, Loir-et-Cher, in the Loire Valley, France.
His descendants, called House of Blois ended up related to a large number of European noble families. In 1397, the title was ceded by Count Guy II in the favor of Duke Louis I of Orléans , who was the second son of King Charles V .
