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Treaty of Alton
Robert Curthose renounces his claims to the English throne.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Alton in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
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.
Waller defeats the Royalist garrison at Alton and takes numerous prisoners during the winter campaign in Hampshire.
Captures Alton for the Parliamentarians
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