Death of Robert of Gloucester
With his death Matildas hopes of winning the throne vanish
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1147 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 1147.
Historical records for England in 1147
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Death of Robert of Gloucester
Death of Robert of Gloucester
Exile of Matilda
Matilda leaves for Normandy to join her husband Geoffrey of Anjou. Count Geoffrey fails to support Matilda & Robert of Gloucester dies
Invasion of England
Henry had accompanied Matilda on an invasion of England, it soon failed due to lack of preparation, but it made him determined that England was his mothers right, and so his own
Succession
Henry had accompanied Matilda on an invasion of England, it soon failed due to lack of preparation, but it made him determined that England was his mothers right, and so his own
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