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Stephen was the grandson of William the Conqueror and about halfdozen years older than his cousin and rival for the throne, Matilda daughter of Henry I. After his fathers death in 1102, Stephen was raised by his uncle, Henry I. Henry was genuinely fo ...
http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon25.html
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- The Normans Stephen
Though charming, attractive and when required a brave warrior, Stephen reigned 113554 lacked ruthlessness and failed to inspire loyalty. He could neither control his friends nor subdue his enemies, despite the support of his brother Henry of Blois Bi ...
http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/KingsandQueensofEngland/TheNor...
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- A BBC King Stephen
Stephen was born in around 1097 in Blois, France, the son of the Count of Blois and Adela, daughter of William the Conqueror. He was sent to England to be raised at the court of his uncle, Henry II. Although Stephen and other nobles pledged to suppor ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/stephen_king.shtml
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- The Stephen
Stephen, 1097?–1154, king of England 1135–54. The son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of William I of England, he was brought up by his uncle, Henry I of England, who presented him with estates in England and France and a ...
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0846654.html
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