Who was Matilda to King Stephen?

How did civil war start in England during King Stephen's reign?

It was a fight for the throne between Stephen of Blois and Matilda.

Matilda queen of England?

Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I. When King Henry I died, Matilda was his only surviving heir (his other children had died earlier on). Matilda was supposed to be the Queen of England but refused to be crowned because she thought it would lower her dignity as all the previous Queens had only been named Queen because they were married to a king. She said that she was to be called 'the lady of the english'. Matilda ruled England for a few months until her cousin Stephen Blois took the throne from her and was named King Stephen of England.

When was Matilda crowned the first queen of England?

Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I. When King Henry I died, Matilda was his only surviving heir (his other children had died earlier on). Matilda was supposed to be the Queen of England but refused to be crowned because she thought it would lower her dignity as all the previous Queens had only been named Queen because they were married to a king. She said that she was to be called 'the lady of the english'. Matilda ruled England for a few months until her cousin Stephen Blois took the throne from her and was named King Stephen of England.Therefor the answer to this question is that Matilda was never crowned the first queen of England.

Who is Stephen Langston?

Stephen Langston was king of Norman ruled England following the death of King Henry I. He was an usurper king, esentially stealing the crown from Queen Matilda, the daughter of Henry. He is unique in that the "common" people of England proclaimed him king over the hated Godfrey, husband of Matilda and Matilda herself, being a woman and seen as unfit to rule (though her father intended her to rule). Stephen however was an incompetent ruler and soon there was civil war. Eventually, Matilda's teenage son arrived in England with an army to reclaim his kingdom, a deal was struck and Stephen, having no heir, agreed to remain king for the rest of his life (about a year) with Matilda's son as successor, taking the name Henry II. Henry II was probably the best ruler of all of the Angevin kings but is best known as the father of Richard the Lionhearted and the rotten King John. It is rumored that Henry II was actually Stephen Langston's son (due to a rumored tryst with Matilda years earlier) but this is impossible to prove.The Man referred to in the answer above was Stephen of Blois. I am unaware of him ever being called Stephen Langston. It is possible that the person who asked this question was inquiring about Stephen Langton (no s)(1150-1228) who was the Archbishop of Canterbury in England during the reigns of King John and King Henry III. Stephen was a very strong leader and was a key player in the conflicts between King John and Pope Innocent III, sometimes supporting the Pope against John and sometimes John against the Pope but ALWAYS regarding the welfare of the people and Kingdom of England as his first priority.

How long was the civil war Between Matilda and Stephen?

19 Years

Who was first queen of England?

As opposed to the Kings wife: Matilda had a claim to the throne in the time of King Stephen. The first female Monarch is Queen Mary I , Bloody Mary, Mary Tudor.

Who plays the baby Matilda in Danny devito's Matilda?

i think it is joey king

How did rich medieval women treat others?

There was a lot of variation in how rich medieval women treated others. One example was Queen Matilda of England. Her father, King Henry I, had got agreement from the members of the nobility that she would be his heir and rule after he died. Nevertheless, when the time came, her cousin, Stephen of Blois, claimed the throne. She went to England, and a lot of people supported her, including the people of London. She treated them so badly, however, that they threw their support to Stephen. During the war, Stephen's only son died, and the war ended when Stephen and Matilda agreed that Matilda's son, Henry, should be Stephen's heir. Nevertheless, the common people of England never had a good opinion of Matilda. At the other end of the spectrum, we can see the example of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, who was the wife of King Malcolm III. It is reported that she always attended the poor and ill, giving them food, before she would eat.

Is Stephen King right handed?

Stephen King is indeed right handed

Was there ever a King and Queen reigning the same time?

Yes, William III and Mary II. Their short reign (1689-1694) was a time of craftsmanship and good taste, as reflected in 'William and Mary' furniture. Earlier, there had been the disputed reign(s) of King Stephen and Queen Matilda, in-between Henry I and Henry II. Matilda seems to have been the more dominant character, but Stephen's gender gave him prior claim in some people's view.

Is Stephen King single?

No, Stephen King is not single.

What is Stephen King's occupation?

Stephen King is a/an Author