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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.
Stephen 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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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...
Learn about Stephen, who seized the English throne from Matilda in 1135, but faced rebellion and civil strife. Find out how he lost the support of the church, the nobles and his son, and how he was succeeded by Henry II.
Learn about Stephen, the third son of Count Stephen of Blois and a grandson of William the Conqueror, who ruled England from 1135 to 1154. Find out how he became king, what challenges he faced, and how he was defeated by his cousin Matilda and her son Henry.
Stephen and Matilda (r. 1135-1154) On the death of Henry I in 1135, his favourite nephew, Stephen of Blois, son of his sister Adela, hurried to London, where he secured election and coronation within the month.
Return from your exploration of the life of King Stephen to the English monarchs page for more about England's fascinating rulers. Gallant and courageous, King Stephen had to fight his cousin for the crown in a long, bloody civil war that ended the line of the Norman kings of England.
