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Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864)
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Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864)
Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Henry of Anjou (1133-1189) and Stephen of Blois (1096-1154) confer across the Thames about the rightful heir to the throne and agree a truce. A grandson of William the Conqueror, Stephen usurped the English throne after the death of Henry I. Matilda of England, Henrys daughter, also claime the throne, prompting a civil war, in which Stephen eventually emerged victorious. Henry of Anjou was Matildas eldest son, and although she gave up her attempts to take the throne in 1147, Henry retained ambitions of securing the crown. In 1153 he invaded England and the following year was able to persuade Stephen to sign the Treaty of Wallingford, which enabled Stephen to retain the crown until his death, but made Henry his successor
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Agreement Civil War Claimant Discussing Discussion Doyle Fitzempress Henry Curtmantle Henry Ii Henry Ii Curtmantle Henry Ii Of England Henry Of Anjou Henry Plantagenet James Doyle James William Edmund James William Edmund Doyle King Henry Ii King Of England King Stephen King Stephen I Negotiate Negotiating Negotiation Oxfordshire Rival Rivalry Stephen Stephen I Stephen Of Blois Stephen Of England Thames Treaty Wallingford Historica Graphica Collection
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In this print titled "Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864)", we witness a pivotal moment in English history. The image depicts Henry of Anjou and Stephen of Blois engaging in a discussion on horseback, with the majestic River Thames flowing behind them. The year is 1153, and both men are embroiled in a fierce dispute over who should rightfully ascend to the English throne. Stephen had seized power after the death of Henry I, but Matilda of England, Henry's daughter, also claimed her birthright. This led to a devastating civil war that tore through the country. Amidst this turmoil, Henry of Anjou emerges as an influential figure. As Matilda's eldest son, he carries his mother's ambitions for the crown. In 1153, he invades England with determination and skillfully negotiates with Stephen along the banks of the Thames. Finally reaching an agreement known as the Treaty of Wallingford in 1154, they establish a truce that allows Stephen to retain his title until his passing while designating Henry as his successor. This treaty marks a turning point in English history and paves the way for Henry II Curtmantle's reign. Captured beautifully by James William Edmund Doyle in 1864 through lithography techniques, this vibrant print transports us back to medieval Britain—a time when rivalries were settled amidst breathtaking landscapes like this riverbank scene on the Thames. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and struggle for power, diplomacy can prevail and shape nations' destinies forever.
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