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1-Norman England Chart

William I (1066-1087) conquered England and established a strong central government based on feudalism and landholding. He destroyed the old English nobility. Henry I (1100-1135) maintained a strong monarchy and reshaped central administration, producing law and order through institutions like the Curia Regis and Exchequer. Stephen (1135-1154) faced baronial rivalries and civil war during his unstable rule, until the Treaty of Wallingford recognized Henry II as the new king.

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1-Norman England Chart

William I (1066-1087) conquered England and established a strong central government based on feudalism and landholding. He destroyed the old English nobility. Henry I (1100-1135) maintained a strong monarchy and reshaped central administration, producing law and order through institutions like the Curia Regis and Exchequer. Stephen (1135-1154) faced baronial rivalries and civil war during his unstable rule, until the Treaty of Wallingford recognized Henry II as the new king.

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Schultz 26-33

William I - Matilda of Flanders


1066-1087
-Duke of Normandy three pillars of monarchy: -feudal tenure and baronial service
-defeated Harold -central administration
-Conquered England in 1066 -local government
-destroyed the old English nobility
-ruled by a strong central government
-political feudalism based on land holding
-adoption of language and manners of the French court

Henry I ↑ - Edith/Matilda Adela - Stephen of Blois


Robert (died 1134) William II ↑ 1100-1135 (Scottish
1087-1100 Princess) Stephen ↓ - Matilda of
Duke of Normandy -England -5000 marks 1135-1154 Boulogne
-maintained a strong monarchy -gained approval from the royal council against Robert
Went on Crusade -Robert attacked, defeated in 1106 .chosen by the barons
Defeated by Henry I -brutal, cruel -Henry attacked Robert: Normandy under Henry’s rule .unable to rule
-against the church -reshaped central administration .concessions to barons and church
-extracted: money from subjects .produced law and order
.baronial rivalries
land from the church .Curia Regis
.Exchequer .civil war
-excellent soldier .filled the treasury
-died without a son .lawlessness
.expanded the judicial system
.royal courts everywhere .1153 Treaty of Wallingford
.1154 Stephen died

Matilda – Henry V of Germany William


(died 1125) (died 1120 drowned)
- Geoffrey of Anjou
Henry II ↑ - Eleanor of Aquitaine
1154-1189

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