Death of Henry I
William II dies as a result of a hunting accident in the New Forest
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1100 in England
Explore 23 historical events and records for England in 1100.
Historical records for England in 1100
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August
Death of William II Rufus
Death of William II, in a hunting accident in the New Forest
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Succession
Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey
Arrest of Ralph de Flambard
Arrested by Henry I for extortion, the Towers 1st recorded prisoner
November
Marriage
Marries Matilda, sister of Edgar, daughter of Malcolm III
Marriage
Marries Henry I
Peace
The marriage to Matilda brings peace between England & Scotland
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Ralph de Flambard
Henry has Flambard imprisoned & restores the power of the Church
Burial
Buried at Winchester Cathedral
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.
Charter
Promises to restore the laws of William I & Edward the Confessor, denounces William Rufuss excesses & promises good Government.
Charter
The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country.
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.
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
Exile of Henry I
Invites Anselm, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to return from exile
Invasion of England
Robert Curthose returns to France from the Crusades
Rule of Isle of Wight
Henry I gives Island to Richard de Redvers
Rule of Isle of Wight
Henry I gives Island to Richard de Redvers
Succession
Takes possession of the Treasury at Winchester goes to London & proclaims himself King. Proclaims himself King while Robert is fighting in the Crusades
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
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