Issue
Stephen of Blois married Matilda of Boulogne in 1125. They had the following issue:
- Eustace (c. 1130 – 1153), who succeeded his parents as Count Eustace IV of Boulogne
- Matilda (died before 1141), married Waleran de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Worcester
- Marie (1133–1182), who succeeded as Countess Marie I of Boulogne
- Baldwin (died before 1135)
- Adela (died before 1146)
- William (c. 1137 – 1159), who succeeded as Count William I of Boulogne
King Stephen's illegitimate children by a certain Damette were:
- Gervase, Abbot of Westminster
- Ralph
- Americ
Read more about this topic: Stephen, King Of England
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