Anarchy other way.

Kaze

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In IRL - Henry wins the Anarchy against King Steven.

What happens if Henry FitzEmpress is killed and Steven wins? How would England develop? How would France develop?
 
I suppose Boulogne becomes something of a nexus of English influence on the continent?

Does Stephen of Blois recover Normandy? It had been conquered by Angevin forces, and could pass to Henry's brothers Geoffrey and William. If they're ensconced in Normandy, or even just in Anjou, they could be a major headache for the Blois regime. If they get killed or captured in whatever action results in Henry's death then Stephen's regime is on somewhat surer footing.

The big question is probably who Eleanor of Aquitaine marries with Henry dead. Geoffrey supposedly made a play for her IOTL, I don't know what other likely candidates are about.
 
In IRL - Henry wins the Anarchy against King Steven.
Actually he won the peace. Stephen adopted Henry at the peace conference following the death of his son.
What happens if Henry FitzEmpress is killed and Steven wins? How would England develop? How would France develop?
A lot depends if Stephen still has a son and if Henry still has brothers. If Eustace still dies then anyone not happy with female Matilda can still promote her other sons William or Geoffrey.

The big question is probably who Eleanor of Aquitaine marries with Henry dead. Geoffrey supposedly made a play for her IOTL, I don't know what other likely candidates are about.
Theobald V of Blois (Stephen's nephew) was a strong possibility. Eleanor needs someone who can defend her interests against the Crown.
 
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