Biography
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Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester)
| Born | circa 1096 | Born At | |
| Died | 8 August 1171 | Buried At | |
| Father | Stephen (count of Blois) | Mother | Adela (of Normandy) |
| Born | circa 1096 / |
| Died | 8 August 1171 / |
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Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester) (b.1096? - d.1171)
Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester) (b.1096? - d.1171)
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1126(Age: 30yrs)
Henry I brought his nephew, Henry of Blois, from Normandy to take the position of abbot at Glastonbury Abbey. [1]
1155(Age: 59yrs)
Orders were given to destroy the central tower at Farnham Castle. The castle belonged to Henry, Bishop of Winchester who was the brother of King Stephen.
1171(Age: 75yrs)
King Henry II returned to England and visited Henry of Blois, the bishop of Winchester who was dying. He also met with Lord Rhys, the important prince of south Wales. A series of meetings took place during 1171 and 1172 where an agreement was reached whereby Lord Rhys could keep his land and was given the title justiciar of south Wales. [2]
Henry of Blois died. [3]
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Selection of references used:
- 1: Abbot Gasquet, The Greater Abbeys of England, 1908, Own copy
- 2: The Plantagenet Chronicles, ISBN:1-85501-685-0
- 3: Peter Potter, Data Donation
