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Monday, October 10, 2022
Empress Matilda
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The previous post discussed how Stephen of Blois seized the throne of England in 1135 upon the death of King Henry I, despite having sworn ...
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Imprison Your Daughter
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Hang on, this can get complicated. Here's the backstory: Henry I of England had two legitimate children by his first wife, William and M...
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Anarchy, Part 2 (of 3)
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In 1135, upon the death of Henry I of England, his nephew Stephen of Blois (c.1192-1154) assumed the throne. All well and good, except tha...
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