Henry I of England
The youngest son of William the Conqueror, Henri "Beauclerc" (Good Scholar) ruled not just England but Normandy, as well. He succeeded in strengthening the powers of the English crown and made significant reforms in the royal treasury. His reign was marked by conflict with Anselm of Canterbury.
The loss of Henry's son in the wreck of the White Ship left only a daughter, Matilda, to inherit. Although the barons promised him they would support her, after his death the kingdom fell into civil war when a male claimant, Stephen, took the throne.
Important Dates
Crowned: Aug. 5, 1100
Died: Dec. 1, 1135
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Medieval & Renaissance Monarchs of England
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King Henry I of England
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On the Web
Encyclopedia Britannica: Henry I
Thorough overview of Henry's life and achievements.Henry I, Beauclerc
Useful introduction at Britannia Magazine.The Wreck of the White Ship
Concise overview of the tragedy that took the life of Henry's son and heir, at Britannia Magazine.
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Henry I
by C. Warren Hollister; edited by Amanda Clark FrostHenry I : King of England and Duke of Normandy
by Judith GreenThe Anglo-Norman Nobility in the Reign of Henry I: The Second Generation
by Charlotte A. NewmanThe English Church under Henry I
by M. BrettThe Government of England under Henry I
by Judith A. Green
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