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Question 1

All quick facts

Answer 1

7 earls at the start of Stephen’s reign - he appointed 19.
Made a new earldom for Hugh de Poer (Bedford) in 1137.
In Henry I’s reign (35 years) ~1500 surviving writs and charters
Stephen’s reign (19 years) ~730 surviving writs and charters, 52% from 1135-1142
By 1135 less than half of serving bishops had been royal clerks.
Of 19 bishops appointed in Stephen’s reign, one was a royal clerk
Only 5 bishops allowed to attend the Second Lateran Council in 1139
Only three bishops allowed to go to Eugenius III’s council at Rhiems in 1148.
120 barons

Question 2

How many earldoms were there at the start of Stephen’s reign? How many did he appoint? Give an example

Answer 2

7 earls at the start of Stephen’s reign - he appointed 19.
Example: Made a new earldom for Hugh de Poer (Bedford) in 1137.

Question 3

Describe the situation of writs and charters in Stephen’s (and Henry I’s) reign

Answer 3

In Henry I’s reign (35 years) ~1500 surviving writs and charters
Stephen’s reign (19 years) ~730 surviving writs and charters, 52% from 1135-1142 (first 7 years)

Question 4

Royal influence in the church

Answer 4

By 1135 less than half of serving bishops had been royal clerks.
Of 19 bishops appointed in Stephen’s reign, one was a royal clerk

Question 5

Relationship with the papacy

Answer 5

Only 5 bishops allowed to attend the Second Lateran Council in 1139
Only three bishops allowed to go to Eugenius III’s council at Rhiems in 1148.

Question 5

How many barons were there

Answer 5

There were 120 barons