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Stephen of Blois, King of England (1135-1154)

(1096 - 25 Oct 1154)



Stephen, grandson of the William the Conqueror became the 4th of the Norman Kings. He usurped the throne following the death of King Henry I. His aunt Matilda had been proclaimed heir presumptive by Henry, but was a de facto ruler for only a few months.

Events

Birth1096
King of England1135 - 1154
Death25 Oct 1154Dover Castle

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