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Who was the successor to Stephen of Blois, and thus succeeded to the English throne?

  • Matilda's son Henry II

  • Matilda's brother Robert of Gloucester

  • Matilda

  • Matilda's cousin David I of Scotland

Answer

Stephen of Blois was succeeded by Matilda's son Henry II, who became the first King of England of the House of Plantagenet. Stephen of Blois was the younger brother of Henry I, who had no surviving legitimate children. Matilda was Henry I's daughter, and she was the heir apparent to the throne.
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