Henry of Blois
Religious Leader
1101 – 1171
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Who was Henry of Blois?
Henry of Blois, often known as Henry of Winchester, was Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey from 1126, and Bishop of Winchester from 1129 to his death. He was a younger son of Stephen Henry, Count of Blois by Adela of Normandy, daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. Thus, he was a younger brother of Stephen, King of England.
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- Born
- 1101
City of Winchester - Parents
- Siblings
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Died
- Aug 8, 1171
City of Winchester - Resting place
- Winchester Cathedral
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on July 23, 2013
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