The Honour of Boulogne is the term given to the supporters of the Empress Matilda
King Stephen was Henry I's cousin, Henry's natural heir drowned on
the White Ship (William Adelin).
Matilda (c.1105 – 3 May 1152) was Countess of Boulogne in her own right from 1125 and Queen of England from the accession
of her husband, Stephen, in 1136 until her death in 1152.
She supported Stephen in his struggle for the English throne against their mutual cousin
Empress Matilda.
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The article on historyextra.com by Alison Weir, Published: May 3, 2022 fills in some of the background on the
13th Century struggle for power between King Stephen and others vying for the crown of England.
The significance of the Honour of Boulogne is mentioned here and the lands included
Belchamp Otten
and the fact that she died in Hedingham Castle in 1152 connects her to the history of Belchamp Walter.
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Matilda wielded great power. Her honour of Boulogne was centred largely upon London and Colchester, which gave
her a strong territorial advantage. She was closely involved in government, for Stephen trusted her political
judgment and relied on her support.
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