Stephen, King of England, ratifies the Treaty of Winchester, (also known as the Treaty of Wallingford), on November 6, 1153, naming Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II), as his adopted son and rightful heir to he English throne in exchange for being allowed to rule for the remainder of his life. The agreement ended the civil war known as "The Anarchy" between King Stephen and Empress Matilda.
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