He was freed in a prisoner exchange because his forces had been able to capture Winchester.
He was freed in a prisoner exchange because his forces had been able to capture Winchester. Several years later he fought indecisively with his chief rival at Wallingford, and named that rival his heir later that year. The last years of his reign were known as the "English Anarchy," and were tumultuous due to his weak claim. That claim arose from his being the grandson of William the Conqueror and swearing fealty to Matilda. FTP, name this king of England from the house of Blois.
He was freed in a prisoner exchange because his forces had been able to capture Winchester.
{Stephen} of Blois