The Kings and Queens of England

By ksienab
  • Apr 14, 1066

    King William I, The Conqueror

    King William invaded England from Norway and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. In 1085 the Domesday Survey was begun and all England was recorded so William knew exactly what his new kingdom contained. The Domesday Book was, in effect, the first national census.
  • Oct 30, 1087

    King William II, Rufus 1087-1100

    Son of William I. He was called William Rufus or William the Red because of the reddish colour of his hair and complexion. He was killed in the New Forest by a stray arrow while out hunting, maybe accidentally, there is some doubt about this. The Rufus Stone in The New Forest marks the spot where he fell.
  • Dec 24, 1100

    King Henry I 1100 - 1135

    The fourth and youngest son of William I. Henry's two sons were drowned so his daughter Matilda was made his successor. When Henry died the Council considered a woman unfit to rule so offered the throne to Stephen, a grandson of William I.
  • May 24, 1189

    King Richard I the Lionheart 1189 - 1199

    Third and eldest surviving son of Henry II. He was in England for only ten months, spending the other time fighting in the *Crusades. He spoke very little English.
    He is usually depicted as a brave, warrior king, and was given the nickname 'Lionheart'.Richard had no children, so the next king was his brother John.
  • Apr 16, 1553

    Queen Mary I (Bloody Mary) 1553 - 1558

    Daughter of Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragón.
    Married Philip II of Spain. Wanted to make England Catholic again. Killed many who opposed her which is why she is remembered as Bloody Mary.

  • King John 1 1199 - 1216

    Fourth child of Henry II and brother of Richard l.
    Responsible for the Magna Carta (Great Charter) giving justice to all.