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Stephen
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Stephen was crowned king because Henry I, his uncle, left no surviving son. A bitter civil war followed. It was fought between Stephen and Henry's daughter, Matilda, who had a rightful claim to the throne. Stephen won, reigning from 1135 to 1154.
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Book:
Kings and Queens
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Section:
Norman
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Chapter:
Stephen
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