Ida (Maud) D' Alsace Cts De Boulogne

Ida married Henri I De Brabant Duc De Brabant in 1179. Henri (son of Godfrey III De Brabant Duc De Lorraine and Margaret Von Limburg) was born between 1158 and 1165 in Of Brabant, Belgium; died on 5 Sep 1235 in Koln. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Henri De Brabant Duc De Brabant, II was born in 1180 in Brabant, France; died between 1 Feb 1246 and 1247 in Brabant.
2. Mechtild De Brabant was born in 1200 in Of St. Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died on 21 Dec 1267 in France.

Matthieu married Marie Cts De Mortaigne in 1160, and was divorced. Marie (daughter of Stephen of Blois King of England and Matilda of Boulogne Queen of England) was born in 1136 in Blois, France; died in 1182 in St. Austrebert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact 1: Abbess Of Romsey, Abducted By Matthew Of Flanders.; Fact 1

Theodore married Isabella (Mathilde) Abbess Of Fontevrault before 1135. Isabella (daughter of Fulk V "Le Jeune" Le Grand Ct De Anjou and Ermengard Du Maine Cts De Maine) was born between 1107 and 1111 in Anjou, France; died in 1154 in Fontevrault-L'abbe, Maine-Et-Loire, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact 1: After Her Husband Drowned She Became A Nun CA. 1121 At Fontevrault Abbey.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: Aka Alice DE Anjou.; Fact 2
• Fact 3: Of Angers, Maine-Et-Loire, France.; Fact 3
• Fact 4: Elected Abbess Of Fontevrault, 1148.; Fact 4
• Name: Alice De Anjou

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• Category: English Royalty - Norman Line
• Fact 1: Reigned 1135-1154. Buried At Faversham Abbey.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: South & Midlands Counties Wracked By Civil War & Famine Throughout His Reign.; Fact 2
• Fact 3: When Henry I Died, Stephen Landed On England Bef. Maud & Made Bid For The Crown.; Fact 3
• Fact 4: To Curry Church's Favor, Had To Relax The Severe Crown Control Of The Nobility.; Fact 4
• Fact 5: A General Rebellion Broke Out (1141), Taken Prisoner In Battle Of Lincoln.; Fact 5
• Fact 6: His Brother Henry, Bishop Of Winchester, Switched Support To Maud (1141).; Fact 6
• Fact 7: Henry I Was Stephen's Guardian Aft The Death Of His Father.; Fact 7
• Alt. Birth: 1095; Alt. Birth
• Alt. Death: 25 Oct 1154, Kent, England; Alt. Death

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REF: British Monarchy Official Website: Henry I was succeeded by his nephew Stephen of Blois (reigned 1135-54), his only legitimate son having drowned in the wreck of the White Ship which sank in the English Channel in 1120. Although widely preferred in England and Normandy as Henry's successor, Stephen lacked ruthlessness and failed to inspire loyalty. Henry's daughter, Matilda, invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne and the country was plunged into civil war. Neither side was strong enough to win and the war ended only in 1153 when Matilda's son, Henry, Count of Anjou, was recognised as heir to the throne.
Acceded 1135-1154.

Stephen and Matilda
Though charming, attractive and (when required) a brave warrior, Stephen (reigned 1135-54) 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 (Bishop of Winchester) and his able wife Matilda of Boulogne. Henry I's daughter Matilda invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne, and the country was plunged into civil war. Although anarchy never spread over the whole country, local feuds were pursued under the cover of the civil war; the bond between the King and the nobles broke down, and senior figures (including Stephen's brother Henry) freely changed allegiances as it suited them.

In 1141, Stephen was captured at Lincoln and his defeat seemed certain. However, Matilda's arrogant behaviour antagonised even her own supporters (Angevins), and Stephen was released in exchange for her captured ally and illegitimate half-brother earl Robert of Gloucester. After the latter's death in 1147, Matilda retired to Normandy (which her husband, the Count of Anjou had conquered) in 1148. Stephen's throne was still disputed. Matilda's eldest son Henry, who had been given Normandy by his father in 1150 and who had married the heiress Eleanor Duchess of Aquitaine, invaded England in 1149 and again in 1153. Stephen fought stubbornly against Henry; Stephen even attempted to ensure his son Eustace's succession by having him crowned in Stephen's lifetime. The Church refused (having quarrelled with the king some years previously); Eustace's death later in 1153 helped lead to a negotiated peace (the treaty of Wallingford) under which Henry would inherit the throne after Stephen's death.
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REF: British Monarchy Official Website: Henry I was succeeded by his nephew Stephen of Blois (reigned 1135-54), his only legitimate son having drowned in the wreck of the White Ship which sank in the English Channel in 1120. Although widely preferred in England and Normandy as Henry's successor, Stephen lacked ruthlessness and failed to inspire loyalty. Henry's daughter, Matilda, invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne and the country was plunged into civil war. Neither side was strong enough to win and the war ended only in 1153 when Matilda's son, Henry, Count of Anjou, was recognised as heir to the throne.
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REF: British Monarchy Official Website: Henry I was succeeded by his nephew Stephen of Blois (reigned 1135-54), his only legitimate son having drowned in the wreck of the White Ship which sank in the English Channel in 1120. Although widely preferred in England and Normandy as Henry's successor, Stephen lacked ruthlessness and failed to inspire loyalty. Henry's daughter, Matilda, invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne and the country was plunged into civil war. Neither side was strong enough to win and the war ended only in 1153 when Matilda's son, Henry, Count of Anjou, was recognised as heir to the throne.

Stephen married Matilda of Boulogne Queen of England in 1125 in Westminster, England. Matilda (daughter of Eustace Ct De Boulogne, III and Mary Canmore Of Scotland) was born in 1103 in Boulogne, France; died on 3 May 1152 in Hedingham Castle, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Category: English Royalty - Norman Line
• Fact 1: Acceded As Queen Of England 22 March 1136 At Westminster Abbey, London, England.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: Buried In Faversham Abbey.; Fact 2
• Fact 3: Heiress Of Her Father.; Fact 3

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Matilda I, Countess of Boulogne, born around 1105 in Boulogne, France, played a significant role in medieval history. Let’s delve into her fascinating life:

Countess of Boulogne:
Matilda inherited the title of Countess of Boulogne in her own right in 1125.
She ruled alongside her husband, Stephen of Blois, who was also the Count of Mortain.
Their joint rule over Boulogne began after the death of Matilda’s father, Count Eustace III.
Queen of England:
In 1135, upon the death of Henry I of England, a power struggle ensued for the English throne.
Stephen, Matilda’s husband, seized the opportunity and was crowned King of England.
Matilda, heavily pregnant at the time, crossed the Channel to join him after giving birth to their son, William.
She was crowned queen consort at Easter in 1136.
Supporting Stephen:
Matilda actively supported Stephen in his fight against their mutual cousin, Empress Matilda.
Empress Matilda also claimed the English throne, leading to a period of civil war known as the Anarchy.
Matilda of Boulogne played a crucial role during this tumultuous time.
Remarkable Achievements:
Matilda founded Cressing Temple in Essex in 1137 and Temple Cowley in Oxford in 1139.
Her close relationship with the Holy Trinity Priory at Aldgate reflected her devotion and influence.
Legacy:
Although her children did not inherit the English throne, they went on to rule Boulogne:
Eustace IV
William I
Marie I
Matilda’s active involvement, resilience, and strategic leadership set her apart as a remarkable historical figure during a time when women’s roles were often limited. Her legacy lives on through the pages of history

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• Fact 1: Acceded 1070.; Fact 1

Thierry married Gertrude De Flanders. Gertrude (daughter of Robert I 'Le Frison' Ct De Flanders & Artois and Gertrude Von Sachsen) was born between 1063 and 1064; died in 1117. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact 1: Aka Gertrude DE Holland.; Fact 1
• Name: Gertrude De Holland

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact 1: Acceded: 1109. Lord Of The Angevin Lands: Anjou, Touraine, And Maine.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: Made The Angevin Lands A Principality Unsurpassed In France.; Fact 2
• Fact 3: The Angevin Lands Had More Resources Than Normandy.; Fact 3
• Fact 4: Became King Of Jerusalem 1131 On The Death Of His 2ND Father-In-Law.; Fact 4
• Fact 5: 9th Comte DE Anjou. Buried At The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem.; Fact 5
• Name: Fulk V "Le Jeune" King Of Jerusalem
• Name: Le Jeune
• Alt. Birth: 1092, Anjou, France; Alt. Birth

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The name Plantagenet, according to
Rapin, came from when Fulk the Great being stung from remorse for some wicked
action, in order to atone for it, went a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and was
scourged before the Holy Sepulchre with broom twigs. Earlier authorities say
it was because Geoffrey bore a branch of yellow broom (Planta-genistae) in
his helm.

Fulk married Ermengard Du Maine Cts De Maine on 11 Jul 1110. Ermengard (daughter of Helias De Maine Ct De Maine and Maud De Chateau-Du-Loire) was born in 1096 in Mans, France; died between 1120 and 1129. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact 1: Countess Of Anjou, Heiress Of Maine.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: Aka Aremburga DE Maine.; Fact 2
• Name: Aremburga De Maine
• Alt. Birth: 1096, Maine, France; Alt. Birth
• Alt. Death: 1126, Maine, France; Alt. Death

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact 1: Count Of Blois, Champaigne, Chartres And Tourain.; Fact 1
• Fact 2: A Crusader Under Godfrey DE Bouillon Who Fell Gallantly Fighting The Infidels.; Fact 2
• Fact 3: Died At The Battle Of Rames.; Fact 3
• Name: Le Sage

Notes:

Died:
Killed in battle.

Etienne-Henri married Adela (Alice) De Normandy in 1081 in Breteuil, Eure, France. Adela (daughter of William I The Conqueror King Of England and Matilda (Maud) De Flanders) was born in 1062 in Normandy, France; died between 8 Mar 1137 and 1138 in Marcigny-Sur-Loire, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Death: 1137, Marcigny Sur Loire, France; Alt. Death

Eustace married Mary Canmore Of Scotland in 1102. Mary (daughter of Malcolm III Caennmor King Of Scotland and St. Margaret The Exile Of Wessex) was born in 1080 in Scotland; died on 31 May 1116 in Bermondsey, London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Death: 1116, France; Alt. Death