Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1101.
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Upon his return from the Crusades, Robert, urged by Flambard & several Anglo-Norman barons, leads an invasion of England to retake the crown from his brother Henry I. Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by a Barons including Robert of Belleme
Ends Muslim resistance to to Christian occupation of the Holy Land
Ends Muslim resistance to to Christian occupation of the Holy Land. 50,000 Egyptians under al-Adfal are defeated by 10,000 under Godfrey de Bouillon
Captures Ascsalon from the Saracens, Muslim resistance in the Holy Land ends
Captures Ascsalon from the Saracens, Muslim resistance in the Holy Land ends
Defeats an Egyptian force under Saad el-Dawleh
The agreement is not long-lasting, in 1105 Henry invades Normandy & defeats his brothers (Robert II) army the following at the Battle of Tinchebray. Robert & his followers were allowed to return to Normandy without reprisal from Henry I
Robert is pardoned & given a pension by Henry I. Renounces the English throne in exchange for a yearly stipend of 3000 marks & the concession of all but one of Henrys possessions in Normandy
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