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. Stephen, Count of Blois · Blois · House of Blois · Gervase of Blois

21 окт. 2024 г. · When Eustace died in August, Stephen lost heart; he signed a treaty designating Henry as his successor. At Stephen's death, Henry ascended the ...

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 fought stubbornly against Henry; Stephen even attempted to ensure his son Eustace's succession by having him crowned in 1152 in his own lifetime. The ...

When Eustace died in August, under the Treaty of Wallingford, Stephen agreed that Henry should be his successor. When Stephen died in October 1154, Henry ...

Born: c. 1092 - 1097 · Died: 1154 · Reign: 1135 - 1154 · House: House of Blois · Predecessor: Henry I · Successor: Henry II.

22 февр. 2024 г. · He knew that he could put Stephen forward as his successor but he also had a legitimate daughter, Matilda. Henry chose Matilda, the first ...

Predecessor: Stephen of Blois (cousin) Successor: Stephen of Blois (cousin) Spouse: Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor (1114-1125) and then Geoffrey Plantagenet ...

Stephen was the last of the Norman kings, a line begun by his grandfather William the Conqueror in 1066 CE. He was succeeded by Henry II of England (r. 1154- ...