Stephen Timeline
1096
Stephen is born in Blois, France
1102
Matilda is born
1106
Arrives in England
1125
Marries Matilda of Boulogne
1135
22nd December Stephen crowned King at Westminster Abbey
1136
Earl of Norfolk rebels against Stephen’s rule
1138
Earl of Gloucester supports Matilda’s claim to the Crown
David I invades England from Scotland in support of Matilda, his niece
1139
Matilda invades England
1141
Battle of Lincoln, Stephen is captured