Person ID: I5658985276

Henry Beauclerc, I, of England

ABT SEP 1068 – 1 DEC 1135

Male

Married: 11 Nov 1100 — Westminster, London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Married: 29 Jan 1121

Married: N

Notes

  • Note: He was the Duke of Normandy and became King of England. He built Scarborough, Wallingsford in 1071, now ruins, Warkworth and Windsor. Reigned 1100-1135. Duke of Normandy 1106-1135. His reign is notable for important legal and administrative reforms, and for the final resolution of the investiture controversy. Abroad, he waged several campaigns in order to consolidate and expand his continental possessions. Was so hated by his brothers that they vowed to disinherit him.In 1106 he captured Robert and held him til he died. He proved to be a hardb ut just ruler. He aparently died from over eating Lampreys!