Henry I and Norman England ~ Dr. David E. Thornton

Henry I (c. 1068 – 1 December 1135), also known as Henry Beauclerc, was King of England from 1100 to his death in 1135. He was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and was educated in Latin and the liberal arts. On William's death in 1087, Henry's elder brothers Robert Curthose and William Rufus inherited Normandy and England, respectively, but Henry was left landless. He purchased the County of Cotentin in western Normandy from Robert, but his brothers deposed him in 1091. He gradually rebuilt his power base in the Cotentin and allied himself with William against Robert.

This lecture dives into Henry I and Norman England.

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HIST-416 Medieval British History

Asst. Prof. David E. Thornton

2009-2010- Fall
Formation of the medieval English state from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the 14th century, tracing the developments in central and local government, its politics, social structure and its interaction with the rest of the British Isles and the Continent.

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[studyofantiquityandthemidd]

This lecture dives into the reign of Henry I and the structure and history of Norman England. What are your thoughts?

[Jeremyramone]

His reaction to the late students is hilarious. Thanks kindly for sharing.

[MyRealName]

The sound has improved with this prof. I think he’s getting the hang of those mics. Thanks nick. Another great find

[goldenmiller]

'William Adelin was killed in a boat accident !' Well plenty depth there then!. Henry 1 heir apparent William and most of Henrys immediate family including several of his illegitimate children and a host of his wealthy nobles perished in the White Ship disaster leading to the subsequent war between his daughter Matilda and his nephew Stephen of Blois who took the throne after Henry. The ramifications caused by the White Ship disaster were huge historically .

[kerriefuller]

I found it helpful to listen to The Lost Tapes of History podcast - ep 3 is Henry I and the Child Maintenance!

[rosss]

A family member doing some family research tells me that I am distantly related to Henry via one of his many extramarital flings!

[MrGuyJacks]

He doesn't seem very excited to teach this, but that's probably because his students don't really care and are just there for the points.. Shame that this is the treatment History is getting these days

[kevinhayes]

Very good detail, but not long enough

[gregoryrollins]

Who was Rufus Rollins of the confederacy?
Peace and agap'e.