# Henry I - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-i
Reign: 1100 - 1135
Born-Died: 1068 - 1135
Dynasty: Norman Dynasty
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_I_of_England

Henry I seized the crown after William II's death and later defeated his brother Robert to reunite England and Normandy. His administrative reforms strengthened the royal treasury and justice system, but the death of his only legitimate son created a succession crisis.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [William II](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Stephen](https://english-history.com/rulers/stephen)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1100 - [Henry I becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1100-henry-i-becomes-king)
- 1100 - [Charter of Liberties is issued](https://english-history.com/timeline/1100-charter-of-liberties-is-issued)
- 1106 - [Battle of Tinchebray](https://english-history.com/timeline/1106-battle-of-tinchebray)
- 1120 - [The White Ship sinks](https://english-history.com/timeline/1120-the-white-ship-sinks)
- 1124 - [David I becomes king of Scots](https://english-history.com/timeline/1124-david-i-becomes-king-of-scots)
- 1128 - [Holyrood Abbey is founded](https://english-history.com/timeline/1128-holyrood-abbey-is-founded)
- 1135 - [Henry I dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1135-henry-i-dies)
- 1135 - [Stephen becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1135-stephen-becomes-king)