I remember that Eleanor of Brittany and Arabella were imprisoned, what if Stephen of Blois forces Empress Matilda to go to a nunnery, what would happen?
I remember that Eleanor of Brittany and Arabella were imprisoned, what if Stephen of Blois forces Empress Matilda to go to a nunnery, what would happen?
Arugably he was almost in a position to do so, more than once. When she arrived in England she was promptly beseiged in Arundel Castle by Stephen she was released under a truce. She was with Robert of Glouchester before his capture, in Wincheste, but escaped.He was never really in a position to do so. She had captured him at one point before exchanging him for her brother, but he never truly had her in his power.
After years of conflict, she eventually turned her focus more to Normandy (than England) and issues there. Later, she encouraged/supported her son's (Henry II) expedition to England, which eventually resulted in Henry recognizing Stephen as king, but Stephen recognizing Henry as his son and heir.
How?With her husband living a few more years?She might have got a few more children by him.What about delaying the return of Empress Matilda to england and it happens after the death of Henry I of England and have the throne of England usurped by Stephen of Blois.
How?With her husband living a few more years?She might have got a few more children by him.
Kill Henry I before Matilda marries Geoffrey and she gets imprisoned by Stephen of Blois.
Or she marries Eustace?
If she was not yet married with Geoffrey Stephen will have less supporters in usurping her crown...Kill Henry I before Matilda marries Geoffrey and she gets imprisoned by Stephen of Blois.
Kill Henry I before Matilda marries Geoffrey and she gets imprisoned by Stephen of Blois.