King Henry I of England

This is a full biography of Henry Beauclerc, the third Norman king of England, from birth to death. This is the life and times of King Henry I of England, son of King William the Conqueror, grandfather of Henry Plantagenet, who ruled from 1100 to 1135 AD.

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Key Events & People (Timestamps):

Rufus Succeeds – 3:52
Rebellion of 1088 – 4:39
William Rufus Death – 10:58
Henry’s Coronation – 11:59
Coronation Charter – 15:29
Marriage to Edith of Scotland – 16:40
Treaty of Alton – 19:24
Battle of Tinchebray – 20:54
Conflict with the Church – 27:15
War with Louis the Fat – 29:08
Battle of Bremule – 31:54
White Ship Disaster – 36:32
The Death of William Atheling – 39:29
Marriage to Adeliza of Louvain – 41:16
Empress Matilda – 42:00
Stephen of Blois – 43:41
Oath of 1127 (for Matilda’s Succession) – 46:01
Marriage of Matilda & Geoffrey Plantagenet – 48:12
Matilda & Geoffrey Rebel – 50:12
Death – 50:55
Stephen Succeeds – 52:02
Anarchy – 54:30
Treaty of Wallingford – 55:42
Henry’s Legacy – 56:32

Researched, written, created and narrated by Adam Clarke.

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