Stephen, King of England when he first arrived. Nonetheless Stephen probably reached his own estate on the edge of London by 8 December and over the next week he began to seize power in England. The crowds in London traditionally claimed a right to elect the king of England, and they proclaimed Stephen the new monarch, believing that he would grant the city new rights and privileges in return. Henry of Blois delivered the support of the church to Stephen: Stephen was able to advance to Winchester, where Roger, who was both the Bishop of Salisbury and the Lord Chancellor, instructed the royal treasury
Life of Saint Stephen, King of Hungary Life of Saint Stephen, King of Hungary The longer version of the Life of Saint Stephen, King of Hungary () is one of the three hagiographies of Saint Stephen, who was crowned the first King of Hungary in 1000 or 1001. It was written between 1077 and 1083, before King Stephen I's canonization. Stephen was born in the late 960s or in the 970s. He was the only son of Géza, Grand Prince of the Hungarians, and his wife, Sarolt. His original (pagan) name was Vajk, but he was still a child when he was baptized. He was canonized in