AthelingStephen of Blois
King of England. c. 1092 to 25 October 1154.
What is known, and how well
| Fact | Value | Certainty |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | c. 1092 | Approximate |
| Death | 25 October 1154 | Exact |
| Parents | Not recorded | |
| House | House of England | |
| Realm | England | |
| How sure we are | High | Of this record as a whole |
Events
- The Anarchy begins
Stephen seized the English crown despite Henry I's designation of Matilda; civil war followed and David I supported Matilda's claim.
With Stephen, Empress Matilda, David I - Treaty of Wallingford
Stephen retained the crown but recognised Henry Plantagenet as his heir.
With Stephen, Henry
What is uncertain
- Birth is approximate: c. 1092.
- Parentage is not recorded here.
- 2 events are dated only to a month or a year.
Sources
Reference works
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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