1. Feud over the English throne
One was in 1135 during the reign of King Stephen, the other was 415 years later with the death of Henry VIII. ... In a way, the death of William was the cause of the civil war. ... These oaths were a source of much controversy after Henry's death. ... Henry had a falling out with her father towards the end of his life. ... King Stephen I Stephen was the son of Adela, daughter of King William I so he did have a right to the throne. ...
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