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Last updated on December 5, 2024.
Adela of Normandy

Adela of Normandy, of Blois, or of England, also known as Saint Adela in Roman Catholicism, was a daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders who later became the countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II of Blois. Her husband greatly benefited from the increased social status and prestige that came with such a marriage. She brought with her not only her bloodline, but a dowry of money and other movable goods from the prodigious store of Anglo-Norman wealth. She was regent of Blois during the absence of her spouse in 1096โ€“1100 and 1101โ€“02, and during the minority of her son from 1102 until 1120. Adela was the mother of King Stephen of England and Bishop Henry of Winchester.

Take up the weapons of the glorious army for the salvation of many thousands. โ€” ยฉ Adela of Normandy
Take up the weapons of the glorious army for the salvation of many thousands.
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