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Henry FitzEmpress invaded England in 1153, but neither faction's forces were keen to fight. After limited campaigning, the two armies faced each other at a siege of Wallingford Castle, but the Church brokered a truce to prevent pitched battle. Stephen and Henry began peace negotiations, during which Eustace died of illness, removing Stephen's immediate heir. The resulting Treaty of Wallingford allowed Stephen to retain the throne but recognised Henry as

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