Death of Henry I
Death of Henry I, a gastric attack after eating lampreys
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1135 in England
Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1135.
Historical records for England in 1135
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December
Accession
Supported by the Barons who are opposed to a woman taking the throne
Death of Stephen
Death of Henry I, rides to Winchester to take control of the Treasury
Coronation
Crowned King of England, on St Stephens Day
Succession
The oath of allegiance sworn to support Matilda is claimed to be invalid
Burial
Buried in the chancel of Reading Abbey
Other events (month unknown)
Clerkenwell Prison
Founds Clerkenwell Priory
Death of Stephen
Stephens 1st born son dies
Stephen Takes Crown After Henry
Stephen took the English throne following Henry I's death, despite the claims of Henry's daughter Matilda.
Stratford Abbey
Founds the Cistercian house, Stratford Langthorne Abbey
Succession
Hugh Bigod is instrumental in securing the throne for Stephen
Succession
The Norman Lords break their oath to Henry I & offer the crown to Stephen, not Matilda
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of England, the Barons support Matilda until Henrys death
Succession
The Norman Lords break their oath to Henry I & offer the crown to Stephen, not Matilda
Succession
The barons ignore Henry Is wishes, pass ove Matilda & offer Stephen the crown. Roger of Salisbury supported Stephens bid to be King instead of Matilda
Succession
Supported for the succession by his brother Henry Bishop of Winchester. Falsely claims his uncle Henry I named him his successor on his deathbed
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