Henry I of England

King of England from 1100 to 1135 (1068–1135)
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Henry I of England
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Henry I of England

Summary

Henry I of England is a human[1]. Born in Selby[2], he… he was born on 1068[3]. He died in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment[4]. He died on December 1, 1135[5]. He worked as a king[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry I of England's place of birth was Selby[2].
  • Henry I of England died in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment[4].
  • Henry I of England died in Lyons-la-Forêt[8].
  • Henry I of England was born on 1068[3].
  • Henry I of England was born on September 21, 1068[9].
  • Henry I of England died on December 1, 1135[5].
  • Henry I of England died on December 2, 1135[10].
  • Henry I of England is buried at Reading Abbey[11].
  • Burial took place at Port-du-Salut Abbey[12].
  • Henry I of England's father was William the Conqueror[13].
  • Henry I of England's mother was Matilda of Flanders[14].
  • Among Henry I of England's spouses was Matilda of Scotland[15].
  • Among Henry I of England's spouses was Adeliza of Louvain[16].
  • A child of Henry I of England was Empress Matilda[17].
  • A child of Henry I of England was William Adelin[18].
  • A child of Henry I of England was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[19].
  • A child of Henry I of England was Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall[20].
  • A child of Henry I of England was Henry FitzRoy[21].
  • A child of Henry I of England was Matilda FitzRoy, Countess of Perche[22].
  • Henry I of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[23].
  • Henry I of England worked as a king[6].
  • Henry I of England held the position of monarch of England[24].
  • Henry I of England held the position of Duke of Normandy[25].
  • Henry I of England is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry I of England's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry I of England's place of birth was Selby[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1068[3] and September 21, 1068[9]. His father was William the Conqueror[13]. His mother was Matilda of Flanders[14].

Career and Affiliations

Henry I of England worked as a king[6]. Positions held include monarch of England[24], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30] and Duke of Normandy[25], a noble title[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Matilda of Scotland[15], a regent[32], 1080–1118[33], of Kingdom of Scotland[34] and Adeliza of Louvain[16], a nun[35], 1103–1151[36], of Kingdom of England[37]. Children include Empress Matilda[17], a regent[38], 1102–1167[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; William Adelin[18], a crown prince[41], 1103–1120[42], of Kingdom of England[43]; Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[19], a military leader[44], 1090–1147[45], of Kingdom of England[46]; Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall[20], a feudatory[47], 1110–1175[48], of England[49]; Henry FitzRoy[21], a military personnel[50], 1200–1158[51]; and Matilda FitzRoy, Countess of Perche[22], 1050–1120[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 1, 1135[5] and December 2, 1135[10]. Recorded place of death include Saint-Denis-le-Ferment[4], a commune of France[53], in France[54] and Lyons-la-Forêt[8], a commune of France[55], in France[56]. The cause of death was foodborne illness[57]. Recorded place of burial include Reading Abbey[11] and Port-du-Salut Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

Henry I of England has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Works attributed to him include Charter of Liberties[59], a document[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1100[62].

FAQs

Where was Henry I of England born?

Born in Selby[2], Henry I of England…

Where did Henry I of England die?

Henry I of England passed away in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment[4].

Who were Henry I of England's parents?

Henry I of England's father was William the Conqueror[13]. Henry I of England's mother was Matilda of Flanders[14].

Who was Henry I of England married to?

Henry I of England's spouses include Matilda of Scotland[15] and Adeliza of Louvain[16].

What did Henry I of England do for work?

Henry I of England worked as king[6].

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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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