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- King of England (1135–1154). The grandson of William the Conqueror, he was the last Norman king of England. He struggled for the throne with his cousin Princess Matilda, who governed briefly in 1141 until Stephen defeated her.
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The Stephen of Blois in the novel is the father of the one who became King Stephen of England.
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English barons, who greatly disliked Geoffrey Plantagenet, lent their support to the rival claimant, Stephen of Blois.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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Bohemond, Robert Courte-Heuse, Stephen of Blois, and the other crusading chiefs unhesitatingly assumed the same obligation; Raymond of St-Gilles, however, remained obdurate.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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He was successful in his endeavours to end the war then raging for possession of the throne between the usurper Stephen of Blois and David I of Scotland, who had espoused the cause of Empress Matilda.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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Plague and famine cruelly decimated their ranks, and many of them, among others Stephen of Blois, escaped under cover of night.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The English Barons were reluctant to accept Matilda as Queen Regnant, causing Stephen of Blois to usurp the throne.
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The English Barons were reluctant to accept Matilda as Queen Regnant, causing Stephen of Blois to usurp the throne.
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He ftood up for the rights of his niece Matilda, and, in the competition between her and Stephen of Blois, for the crown of England, conducted himfelf with fteadinefs and moderation towards both.
The spirit of general history : in a series of lectures, from the eighth, to the eighteenth century : wherein is given a view of the progress of society, in manners and legislation during that period Thomson, George, Rev., fl. 1791-2 1792
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The nice but weak Stephen of Blois, who would have made a good accountant but sadly the profession hadn’t yet been invented.
Archive 2008-02-01 Carla 2008
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The nice but weak Stephen of Blois, who would have made a good accountant but sadly the profession hadn’t yet been invented.
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