Henry I Biography

Henry has Flambard imprisoned & restores the power of the Church

This record states: Henry I tackles abuses of royal power by his predecessor, his brother William Rufus, specifically the over-taxation of the barons, the abuse of vacant sees, and the practices of simony and pluralism.

This record states: Promises to restore the laws of William I & Edward the Confessor, denounces William Rufuss excesses & promises good Government.

This record states: The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country.

This record states: The Charter of Liberties, also called the Coronation Charter, is a written proclamation by Henry I of England, issued upon his ascension to the throne.

Henry I tackles abuses of royal power by his predecessor, his brother William Rufus, specifically the over-taxation of the barons, the abuse of vacant sees, and the practices of simony and pluralism

Invites Anselm, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to return from exile

Robert Curthose returns to France from the Crusades

Henry I gives Island to Richard de Redvers

Takes possession of the Treasury at Winchester goes to London & proclaims himself King. Proclaims himself King while Robert is fighting in the Crusades

William & Robert Curthose become co-heirs. Uses feudal law to succeed because he was born in England while his father was King

William II dies as a result of a hunting accident in the New Forest

Succeeds as King of England

Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury

Crowned in Westminster Abbey

Marries Matilda, sister of Edgar, daughter of Malcolm III

Marries Henry I

The marriage to Matilda brings peace between England & Scotland

The Earl of Shrewsbury, is exiled but continues to plot from Normandy. One of Robert Curthoses supporters the Earl of Shrewsbury is exiled

Robert Curthose renounces his claims to the English throne.

Robert Curthose, Henrys brother, receives a pardon & a pension of 2000 francs a year.

Roberts supporters are promised a pardon but charges are brought against them.

The Normans under Robert Curthose prepare to invade but are given a pardon.

The agreement is not long-lasting, in 1105 Henry invades Normandy & defeats his brothers (Robert II) army the following at the Battle of Tinchebray.

Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by Barons including Robert of Belleme

Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by Barons including Robert of Belleme

Captures Arundel Castle

Captures Robert of Bellemes strongholds in the Welsh marches

Has a son, the future Duke of Normandy

Keeps Rober Curthose arrested for the remaining 28 yrs of his life in Cardiff Castle

Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign

Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign

Civil war between Henry I and Robert Curthose caused extensive destruction to Bayeux Cathedral.

Henry I invades Normandy & breaks the Treaty of Alton signed with his brother Robert II

Captures Normandy & unites it under the same crown

Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign

Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai

Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler

After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years

Henry I imprisons Robert Duke of Normandy at Corfe Caste

Under threat of excommunication renounces rights to appoint Bishops

Renounces lay investiture but the King decides the appointment of Bishops

Death of Anselm, Henry does not appoint another Archbishop of Canterbury for 5 yrs

Defeats Louis VI who had been assisting the Norman rebels

Death of William, Henry Is only legitimate son

Decides Matilda must remarry & have an heir who would then rule England & Normandy

Henrys son drowns crossing to England from Normandy in the "White Ship". Henry is left with 1 heir, Matilda

Marries Adeliza, daughter of Godfrey I Duke of Lower Lorraine

Declared Heiress presumptive

Marries off Matilda, his heiress to Geoffrey the 16 year old son of the Count of Anjou

Buried in the chancel of Reading Abbey

Death of Henry I, a gastric attack after eating lampreys

Marries Adeliza, 2nd wife