Description: Stephen King of England. Stephen King of England (c.1094 1154) ruled from 1135 until his death. Born in the County of Blois in central France he was brought up by his mother Adela daughter of William the Conqueror. Placed into the court of his uncle HenryI of England Stephen rose in prominence and was granted extensive lands. When Henry died in 1135 Stephen crossed the English Channel and took the throne in spite of his earlier oaths to support the claim of Henry's daughter the Empress Matilda.
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Sunday, August 4, 2019
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