Events from the 1100s in England. 2 August – King William II dies in a hunting accident in the New Forest; his brother Henry I claims the throne. [1] 5 August – coronation of Henry I [1] at Westminster Abbey. He issues the Charter of Liberties to mark his coronation.

This article presents a timeline of events in British history from 1000 AD until 1499 AD. 1066 Death of Edward the Confessor in January, Harold II accedes to the English throne. Norman invasion and conquest of England, Harold II is killed and …

Maps, 1000 – 1225 – Contents of this web page Maps below include: England in Stephen’s Reign The Regions of France Normandy The Crusades – Outremer in 1140, 1190 and …

It began with the death of William II, King of England on August 2nd, 1100. Henry I (Beauclerc) seized the throne, but was opposed by his brother Robert II (Curthhose), of Normandy. Henry defeated Robert at Tinchebray and returned him in chains. Robert spent …

This article presents a timeline of events in British history before 1000. Timeline of Prehistoric Britain Timeline of British history (1000-1499) 122: Construction of Hadrian's Wall begins. [1] 142: Construction of Antonine Wall in Scotland begins. [2]

It began with the death of William II, King of England on August 2nd, 1100. Henry I (Beauclerc) seized the throne, but was opposed by his brother Robert II (Curthhose), of Normandy. Henry defeated Robert at Tinchebray and returned him in chains.

Robert Curthose landed at Portsmouth to lay claim to the English throne. Many influential barons led by Robert of Belleme flocked to his side, believing him to be the true King of England. However, the former court of Rufus, led by Robert of Meulan and the English church remained loyal to Henry. Conflict was avoided when they agreed to negotiate.

Its complex vault, soaring three-storied nave, vast, airy interior, and massive proportions embody the new spirit in architecture arising on the Continent, and England’s strong artistic and political links with the rest of Europe.

1100 August 2 - Rufus (William II) was shot/assassinated in the eye and killed on hunting expedition in New Forest, Hampshire, by Walter Tyrrell or Tirel who fled country. Henri was also there and he galloped to seize the Royal treasures despite protests of its keepers. Tyrrell later married into a family in Henri's favor.

During Stephen’s reign the Norman barons wielded great power, extorting money and looting town and country. A decade of civil war known as The Anarchy ensued when Matilda invaded from Anjou in 1139.