Talk:Stephen II, Count of Blois

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Why is he Stephen II? There doesn't seem to be a previous Stephen. Adam Bishop 21:15, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

Yes... I would like to know also.

I have this Stephen's uncle as a Stephen. He (the uncle) was not (AFAIK) a Count of Blois, but was a Count of Champagne. To further complicate things, I have him as Stephen "II" Count of Champagne. I see that he is listed as such in Count of Champagne.

I suspect that "Blois' " "II" may be due to the two Stephens getting skewed.

In general, I try not to use the numerals at all unless I am quoting a source. It can get to be ridiculous when it comes down to what side of a comma they fall on. For instance John II Smith, King's Horse Polisher or John Smith II, King's Horse Polisher is not (although sometimes confused as) John Smith, II King's Horse Polisher. I've reached a point that I don't even see the numerals anymore and I scan to a DOB or other fact when trying to confirm identity.

--Dogfish 11:24, 10 June 2006 (UTC)