Henry I Biography and Timeline

Death of Henry I

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Succession

Succeeds as King of England

Role range: 1100-1135

Succession

Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury

Role range: 1100-1135

Coronation

Crowned in Westminster Abbey

Role range: 1100-1135

Marriage

Marries Matilda, sister of Edgar, daughter of Malcolm III

Role range: 1100-1135

Peace

The marriage to Matilda brings peace between England & Scotland

Role range: 1100-1135

Marriage

Marries Henry I

Charter

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.

Role range: 1100-1135

Charter

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Charter

The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country.

Role range: 1100-1135

Charter

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.

Role range: 1100-1135

Constitution of England

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Arrest of Ralph de Flambard

Henry has Flambard imprisoned & restores the power of the Church

Role range: 1100-1135

Exile of Henry I

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Rule of Isle of Wight

Henry I gives Island to Richard de Redvers

Role range: 1100-1135

Succession

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Winchester

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Invasion of England

Robert Curthose returns to France from the Crusades

Role range: 1100-1135

Invasion of England

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

Rebellion of Rebels in Portsmouth

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Exile of Henry I

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Alton

Robert Curthose renounces his claims to the English throne.

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Alton

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Alton

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Alton

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Treaty of Alton

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Capture of Arundel

Captures Arundel Castle

Role range: 1100-1135

Invasion of Wales

Captures Robert of Bellemes strongholds in the Welsh marches

Role range: 1100-1135

Birth of son

Has a son, the future Duke of Normandy

Role range: 1100-1135

Arrest of Robert III Curthose

Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai

Role range: 1100-1135

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Rule of Normandy

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Rule of Normandy

Captures Normandy & unites it under the same crown

Role range: 1100-1135

Invasion of Normandy

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Arrest of Robert of Normandy

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

Capture of Normandy

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

Rule of Normandy

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

Arrest of Robert III Curthose

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

Role range: 1100-1135

Destruction of Bayeux Cathedral

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

Role range: 1105-1106 – 1100-1135

Arrest of Robert of Normandy

Henry I imprisons Robert Duke of Normandy at Corfe Caste

Role range: 1100-1135