Matilda Henry I, King of England died in 1035 leaving only Matilda, his daughter, as heir to the English throne. William Audlin, Henry's son had been killed in 1120 when his ship ran aground. William Audlin was heir to the English throne but died in 1120. Matilda was the daughter of Henry I. Henry I had realised there would be a problem if he died without leaving a male heir and had sought assurances from the barons that they would accept Matilda as Queen of England when he died. | Stephen of Blois Stephen of Blois was the grandson of William the Conqueror and the nephew of Henry I, King of England. Stephen's mother was Henry's sister. When Henry died Stephen rushed to England to claim the throne for himself. |
