King Chungsuk of Goryeo vs Stephen of Blois

King Chungsuk was deposed by the Yuan court after a brief reign, due to political conflicts within the Yuan imperial family. He was taken to Dadu and held there, while his son King Chunghye was installed as king with Yuan approval.

After King Chunghye was deposed for misrule, the Yuan court reinstated King Chungsuk as king of Goryeo. He returned to Gaegyeong and resumed rule, but his authority remained limited by Yuan oversight.

King Chungsuk attempted to reform Goryeo's tax system and local administration to reduce corruption and stabilize state finances. These reforms had limited success due to resistance from powerful noble families and ongoing Yuan demands for tribute.

Stephen was crowned king of England on December 22, 1135, after the death of Henry I. He seized the throne despite Henry's designation of his daughter Matilda as heir.

Stephen was captured by forces loyal to Matilda at the Battle of Lincoln on February 2, 1141. He was imprisoned, and Matilda briefly ruled as Lady of the English.

Stephen was released in exchange for Matilda's half-brother Robert of Gloucester, who had been captured. Stephen was restored as king, and the civil war continued.

Stephen and Matilda's son Henry Plantagenet signed the Treaty of Wallingford. Stephen recognized Henry as his heir, ending the Anarchy civil war.

Stephen died on October 25, 1154, at Dover. His death allowed Henry Plantagenet to become king as Henry II, founding the Plantagenet dynasty.