1153 in History

Early in January 1153, just months after his wedding, he crossed the Channel one more time, his fleet was 36 ships strong, transporting a force of 3,000 footmen and 140 horses

Eustaces death enables a peaceful settlement between Stephen & Henry of Anjou

Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne

Stephen names Henry II as his successor

Stephen names Henry II as his successor

Stephen names Henry II as his successor

Henry Plantagenet becomes Stephens heir. Allows Stephen to remain King of England for life

Eustace dies, Stephen loses interest in the succession & the Treaty ends the war. Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne

The Treaty of Winchester recognizes Matildas son Henry next King of England. The Treaty of Winchester allows William, Stephens son, to keep his French lands

The Treaty of Winchester recognizes Matildas son Henry next King of England. The Treaty of Winchester allows William, Stephens son, to keep his French lands

Stephen concludes a peace Treaty with Henry, son of Matilda, granting him the throne

Birth of William of Poitiers, 1st child of Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II of England) & Eleanor of Aquitaine

Death of David I

Death of Eustace, Stephens son

Death of Eustace, followed by reconcilliation between Stephen & Henry II

Death of Eustace, Stephens son. Causes Theobald of Canterbury & Henry of Winchester to mediate between Henry & Stephen

Crowned King of Scotland