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Who took over the campaign in England when Matilda returned to Normandy?

  • Her son Henry II

  • Her brother Robert of Gloucester

  • Her husband Geoffrey

  • Her cousin Stephen of Blois

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Her son Henry II took over the campaign in England when Matilda returned to Normandy. He was a powerful and ambitious man, and he was determined to conquer England. He assembled a large army and invaded the country, quickly defeating the English forces. He then took control of the English throne and ruled for 35 years.
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