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Eustace (IV, Count of Boulogne)

 Borncirca 1129   Born At
 Died17 August 1153  Buried At
 FatherStephen (of Blois, king of England 1135-1154)  MotherMatilda (of Boulogne)
 Borncirca 1129 / 
 Died17 August 1153 / 
ustace was the son of Stephen of Blois, King of England. King Stephen tried to ensure Eustace would become King of England after his death but the throne of England went to Henry II instead.

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Father:Stephen (of Blois, king of England 1135-1154) (b.1100 - d.1154)
Mother:Matilda (of Boulogne) ( - d.1152)
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 Eustace (IV, Count of Boulogne) (b.1129? - d.1153)
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 Eustace (IV, Count of Boulogne) (b.1129? - d.1153)
    +Constance (Countess of Toulouse) ( - d.1176)

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    1137    (Age: 8yrs)
    Apr
    Stephen goes to Normandy

    King Stephen sailed to Normandy to confront Geoffrey Plantagenet, count of Anjou and the Angevins who were attacking the southern areas of Normandy. Although Stephen had some success he was not able to deal fully with the count. Stephen did come to an agreement with the French King Louis VI and Eustace, Stephen's son, paid homage to the French king for Normandy.

    1152    (Age: 23yrs)
    Apr 6
    Theobald refuses to crown Eustace

    King Stephen had several lords swear to have Eustace, his son, as the next king of England. Theobald the Archbishop of Canterbury, who had to accept as well, refused to crown Eustace favouring Henry II's claim to the throne instead.

    Qtr 3
    Henry defends his position

    After marrying Eleanor Henry came under attack by Louis, Eleanor's previous husband, who did not recognise Henry as the new Duke of Aquitaine. Stephen sent troops and his son Eustace to help Louis against Henry. Henry's younger brother, Geoffrey, was also not happy with the situation and joined the quarrels. Henry moved quickly attacking Louis and capturing Geoffrey to secure his position as Duke.

    1153    (Age: 24yrs)
    Aug 17
    Stephen's son Eustace dies

    Eustace wanted to continue the fight against Henry and had started attacking areas around Cambridge and East Anglia. He ransacked the Abbey at Bury St. Edmunds but died very shortly afterwards from a sudden illness.

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