Stephen, Count of Blois (born 1045)

Stephen, Count of Blois

Count of Blois from 1089 to 1102

Stephen Henry was the count of Blois and Chartres. He led an army during the First Crusade, was at the surrender of the city of Nicaea, and directed the siege of Antioch. Returning home without fulfilling his crusader vows, Stephen joined the crusade of 1101. Making his way to…