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The Gesta Stephani notes that Brian was a man of "distinguished birth and splendid position" "Gesta Stephani The Deeds of Stephen", ed. V.H.Galbraith and R.A.B, Mynors (1955), and was a notable supporter of the Empress Matilda. As a one of the Marcher lords of the Welsh Marches] Brian was reputably concerned with the resurgence of Welsh hostility following the death of [[Henry I.