Born
1092
Died
1154
Nationality
English
Events involving Stephen of Blois (8)
1135
ID: 2605
December 1, 1135
Death of Henry I - dies in Normandy from 'surfeit of lampreys', Stephen seizes throne while Matilda in Anjou
ID: 2605
1135
ID: 2606
December 22, 1135
Stephen of Blois crowned - Henry's nephew breaks oath to Matilda, seizes treasury and crown with Church support
ID: 2606
1139
ID: 2607
The Anarchy begins - Matilda lands in England to claim throne, 19 years of civil war follow
ID: 2607
1141
ID: 2608
February 2, 1141
Battle of Lincoln - Stephen captured, Matilda proclaimed 'Lady of the English' but never crowned
ID: 2608
1153
ID: 2372
Treaty of Wallingford - Stephen recognizes Henry as heir, ending the Anarchy after 19 years of civil war
ID: 2372
1153
ID: 2614
August 17, 1153
Death of Stephen's son Eustace - chokes to death (divine judgment?), Stephen loses will to fight
ID: 2614
1153
ID: 2615
November 1153
Treaty of Wallingford - Stephen remains king but Henry recognized as heir, ending the Anarchy
ID: 2615
1154
ID: 2616
October 25, 1154
Death of King Stephen - dies at Dover, Henry peacefully succeeds, Anarchy ends after 19 years
ID: 2616