Henry was the third son of Stephen, count of Blois, and Adela the daughter of William the Conqueror. In 1126 Henry became the abbot at Glastonbury Abbey and shortly afterwards in 1129 became the Bishop of Winchester. Henry was a great architect and spent much of his time on building projects including many parts of Glastonbury Abbey. Biography
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Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester)
| Born | circa 1096 | Born At | |
| Died | 8 August 1171 | Buried At | |
| Father | Stephen (count of Blois) | Mother | Adela (of Normandy) |
| Born | circa 1096 / |
| Died | 8 August 1171 / |
Henry was the third son of Stephen, count of Blois, and Adela the daughter of William the Conqueror. In 1126 Henry became the abbot at Glastonbury Abbey and shortly afterwards in 1129 became the Bishop of Winchester. Henry was a great architect and spent much of his time on building projects including many parts of Glastonbury Abbey. 
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Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester) (b.1096? - d.1171)
Henry (of Blois, Bishop of Winchester) (b.1096? - d.1171)
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1126 (Age: 30yrs)
Henry I brought his nephew, Henry of Blois, from Normandy to take the position of abbot at Glastonbury Abbey. ¹
1155 (Age: 59yrs)
Orders were given to destroy the central tower at Farnham Castle. The castle belonged to Henry, Bishop of Winchester who was the brother of King Stephen.
1171 (Age: 75yrs)
King Henry II returned to England and visited Henry of Blois, the bishop of Winchester who was dying. He also met with Lord Rhys, the important prince of south Wales. A series of meetings took place during 1171 and 1172 where an agreement was reached whereby Lord Rhys could keep his land and was given the title justiciar of south Wales. ¹
Henry of Blois died. ¹
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