2 August 1100Death of Henry IHenry I
William II dies as a result of a hunting accident in the New Forest
Historical records for England in 1100, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
William II dies as a result of a hunting accident in the New Forest
Death of William II, in 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
Arrested by Henry I for extortion, the Towers 1st recorded prisoner
Marries Matilda, sister of Edgar, daughter of Malcolm III
Marries Henry I
The marriage to Matilda brings peace between England & Scotland
Crowned in Westminster Abbey
Henry has Flambard imprisoned & restores the power of the Church
Buried at Winchester Cathedral
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
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
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