Henry I of England and Matilda were in Anjou supporting the rebels in their campaign against the royal army, which included a number of Matilda's supporters such as Robert of Gloucester. Many of these barons had taken an oath to stay in Normandy until the late king was properly buried, which prevented them from returning to England. The Norman nobility discussed declaring Theobald of Blois king. Theobald's younger brother, Stephen of Blois, quickly crossed from Boulogne to England, however, accompanied by his military household. With the help of his brother, Henry of Blois, he seized power in England and was crowned king on 22
Norman King (Royal Navy officer) Naval Attaché in Washington D. C. in 1987. He became Naval Secretary in 1987 and Chief of Staff to the Commander Allied Naval Forces Southern Europe in 1988 before retiring in 1991. In retirement he became Chairman of the Buckinghamshire Area Health Authority. He died on 6 March 2013. In 1967 he married Patricia Rosemary Furber; they have two daughters, Annabelle and Melissa. Norman King (Royal Navy officer) Vice Admiral Sir Norman Ross Dutton King KBE (19 March 1933 – 6 March 2013) was a Royal Navy officer who became Naval Secretary. Born the son of Sir Norman King KCMG