Stephen, King of England 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. Stephen's elder brother Theobald was further south still, in Blois. Stephen, however, was in Boulogne, and when news reached him of Henry's death he left for England, accompanied by his military household. Robert of Gloucester had garrisoned the ports of Dover and Canterbury and some accounts suggest that they refused Stephen access
Books about Stephen King Media 5/27/2011 The Wit and Wisdom of Stephen King Andrew J. Rausch: : BearManor Media 4/11/2011 Stephen King: A Literary Companion Rocky Wood and Justin Brooks McFarland 8/15/2011 Stephen King's Gothic John Sears University of Wales Press 9/13/2013 The Illustrated Stephen King MOVIE Trivia Book Brian James Freeman, Kevin Quigley, and Hans-Ake Lilja Cemetery Dance 9/13/2013 The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book: Revised & Updated 2nd Edition! Brian James Freeman & Bev Vincent Cemetery Dance 2/1/2014 Stephen King Films FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of Horror on Film Scott Von Doviak Applause Theatre & Cinema Books