1 December 1135Death of Henry IHenry I
Death of Henry I, a gastric attack after eating lampreys
Historical records for England in 1135, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Henry I, a gastric attack after eating lampreys
Supported by the Barons who are opposed to a woman taking the throne
Death of Henry I, rides to Winchester to take control of the Treasury
Crowned King of England, on St Stephens Day
The oath of allegiance sworn to support Matilda is claimed to be invalid
Buried in the chancel of Reading Abbey
Founds Clerkenwell Priory
Stephens 1st born son dies
Founds the Cistercian house, Stratford Langthorne Abbey
Hugh Bigod is instrumental in securing the throne for Stephen
The Norman Lords break their oath to Henry I & offer the crown to Stephen, not Matilda
Succeeds as Queen of England, the Barons support Matilda until Henrys death
The Norman Lords break their oath to Henry I & offer the crown to Stephen, not Matilda
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
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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