# Stephen - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/stephen
Reign: 1135 - 1154
Born-Died: c. 1092 - 1154
Dynasty: House of Blois
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen,_King_of_England

Stephen seized the throne despite Henry I's designation of Empress Matilda as heir, beginning the civil war known as the Anarchy. The conflict ended with an agreement recognizing Matilda's son Henry as Stephen's successor.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry I](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-i)
- Succeeded by: [Henry II](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1135 - [Henry I dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1135-henry-i-dies)
- 1135 - [Stephen becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1135-stephen-becomes-king)
- 1138 - [Battle of the Standard](https://english-history.com/timeline/1138-battle-of-the-standard)
- 1139 - [Empress Matilda lands in England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1139-empress-matilda-lands-in-england)
- 1141 - [Battle of Lincoln](https://english-history.com/timeline/1141-battle-of-lincoln)
- 1141 - [Rout of Winchester](https://english-history.com/timeline/1141-rout-of-winchester)
- 1153 - [Treaty of Wallingford](https://english-history.com/timeline/1153-treaty-of-wallingford)
- 1154 - [Henry II becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1154-henry-ii-becomes-king)
- 1154 - [Angevin Empire takes shape](https://english-history.com/timeline/1154-angevin-empire-takes-shape)