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Death of Henry I
Death of William, Henry Is only legitimate son
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Barfleur in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Death of William, Henry Is only legitimate son
Death of William, Henry I names Matilda his heir
Death of William the Atheling, only legitimate son of Henry I
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
Henry Is only legitimate son, William drowns, Matilda becomes heir as eldest daughter
Drowns in the "White Ship" leaving Matilda as the only heir to the English throne
Sails from Barfleur and lands at Porsmouth after marrying
Watches 15 French ships sink during Anglo-Dutch victory over the French fleet. Chases the French into the Bay of La Hogue where its 44 ships are defeated. 15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue
Russell commands the larger Anglo-Dutch fleet that fights Tourville off Barfleur.
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