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Stephen, Count of Blois

c. 1045–1102 · 11th century · Also known as Stephen-Henry

Stephen-Henry was count of Blois and Chartres and a leader of the First Crusade. He deserted the siege of Antioch in 1098 and returned home in disgrace, then set out again in 1101 and was killed at the Second Battle of Ramla in 1102. With his wife Adela of Normandy he was the father of Stephen, King of England, and of Theobald II of Champagne.

Stephen, Count of Blois
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County of Blois

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