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Henry I
History of England

              


1004
Rebellion
Confiscates the lands of William of Mortain, he had supported Robert Curthose
1100
Arrest
Henry has Flambard imprisoned & restores the power of the Church
1100
Charter Coronation
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
1100
Charter Liberties
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
Promises to restore the laws of William I & Edward the Confessor, denounces William Rufus 's excesses & promises good government
The Charter is read in every shire throughout the country
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
1100
Constitution
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
1100
Coronation
5th Aug Westminster Abbey Crowned in Westminster Abbey
1100
Death
2nd Aug New Forest William II dies as a result of a hunting accident in the New Forest
1100
Exile
London Invites Anselm, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to return from exile
1100
Invasion of England
Robert Curthose returns to France from the Crusades
1100
Marriage
5th Nov London Marries Henry I
5th Nov London Marries Matilda, sister of Edgar, daughter of Malcolm III
1100
Peace
5th Nov The marriage to Matilda brings peace between England & Scotland
1100
Rule of Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Henry I gives Island to Richard de Redvers
1100
Succession
Winchester Proclaims himself King while Robert is fighting in the Crusades
Winchester Takes possession of the Treasury at Winchester goes to London & proclaims himself King
2nd Aug Winchester Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury
2nd Aug London Succeeds as King of England
1100
Treaty of Winchester
Winchester Uses feudal law to succeed because he was born in England while his father was King
Winchester William & Robert Curthose become co-heirs
1101
Exile
London One of Robert Curthose's supporters the Earl of Shrewsbury is exiled
1101
Exile of Henry I
London The Earl of Shrewsbury, is exiled but continues to plot from Normandy
1101
Invasion of England
July Portsmouth Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by Barons including Robert of Belleme
1101
Rebellion
July Portsmouth Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by Barons including Robert of Belleme
1101
Treaty of Alton
Alton Robert Curthose, Henry's brother, receives a pardon & a pension of œ2000 a year
Alton Robert Curthose renounces his claims to the English throne
Alton Robert's supporters are promised a pardon but charges are brought against them
Alton The agreement is not long-lasting, in 1105 Henry invades Normandy & defeats his brother's (Robert II) army the following at the battle of Tinchebray
Alton The Normans under Robert Curthose prepare to invade but are given a pardon
1102
Capture
Arundel Captures Arundel Castle
1102
Invasion of Wales
Marches Captures Robert of Belleme's strongholds in the Welsh marches
1103
Birth
5th Aug Normandy Has a son, the future Duke of Normandy
1105
Arrest
Cardiff Keeps Rober Curthose arrested for the remaining 28 yrs of his life in Cardiff Castle
Normandy Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign
28th Sep Tinchebrai Captures Robert Curthose at the battle of Tinchebrai
1105
Battle of Tinchebrai
28th Sep Tinchebrai Captures Robert Curthose at the battle of Tinchebrai
1105
Capture
Normandy Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign
1105
Invasion of Normandy
Normandy Henry I invades Normandy & breaks the treaty of Alton signed with his brother Robert II
1105
Rule of Normandy
Normandy Captures Normandy & unites it under the same crown
Normandy Robert is taken prisoner by Henry I who rules over Normandy until the end of his reign
1106
Arrest
Corfe Castle Henry I imprisons Robert Duke of Normandy at Corfe Caste
1107
Investiture
Under threat of excommunication renounces rights to appoint Bishops
1107
Reform
Renounces lay investiture but the King decides the appointment of Bishops
1109
Death
Canterbury Death of Anselm, Henry does not appoint another Archbishop of Canterbury for 5 yrs
1119
Battle of Bermule
20th Aug Bermule Defeats Louis VI who had been assisting the Norman rebels
1120
Death
Barfleur Death of William, Henry I's only legitimate son
1120
Marriage
Barfleur Decides Matilda must remarry & have an heir who would then rule England & Normandy
1120
Succession
Barfleur Henry is left with 1 heir, Matilda
Barfleur Henry's son drowns crossing to England from Normandy in the "White Ship"
1122
Marriage
29th Jan London Marries Adeliza, daughter of Godfrey I Duke of Lower Lorraine
1126
Publication
Declared Heiress presumptive
1128
Marriage
London Marries off Matilda, his heiress to Geoffrey the 16 year old son of the Count of Anjou
1135
Burial
Dec Reading Buried in the chancel of Reading Abbey
1135
Death
1st Dec Lyons la Foret Death of Henry I, a gastric attack after eating lampreys
1151
Marriage
London Marries Adeliza, 2nd wife

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