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Jan 1, 1068
King Henry I was born
King Henry the I was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and his mother was Queen Matilda of Flanders. Exact date of birth is unknown. Image: King Henry I of England. Author Unknown. -
Period: Jan 1, 1068 to Dec 29, 1135
Life and Death of King Henry I
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Aug 5, 1100
Crowned
King Henry I was crowned in Westminster. Image: Crown. By Jeff/Godfrey (Flickr) -
Jul 24, 1101
Treaty of Alton
Treaty of Alton was an agreement signed between Henry I and his older brother Robert, Duke of Normandy in which Robert agreed to recognize Henry as king of England in exchange for a yearly stipend and other concessions. Image: Henry I of England. By Cassell's History of England - Century Edition - published circa 1902. -
Mar 24, 1106
Rebellion Against King Henry I
War breaks out between Henry and Robert. Henry defeats Robert at the Battle of Tinchebrai. Iimprisons him in Cardiff Castle and takes control of Normandy. Image: Armor. By Dick and Jane do London. -
Dec 29, 1135
King Henry I Dies
King Henry I dies at at St. Denis le Fermont in Normandy. Image: Cross. By Maistora (flickr)