# Henry I becomes king (1100)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1100-henry-i-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

Henry seized the English crown after William II died in a hunting accident. Within the broader Norman & Angevin Britain period, Norman conquest, cross-Channel lordship and royal reform created a new aristocracy and a more centralized monarchy. This event is placed at 1100 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His accession began a reign noted for administrative consolidation and royal justice.

## Why it matters
His accession began a reign noted for administrative consolidation and royal justice.

Ruler at the time: [Henry I](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry I becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+I+becomes+king&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Henry I becomes king](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Henry+I+becomes+king)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [The National Archives — medieval education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)