EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

How Henry I Seized Power When William II Died

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode follows Henry I’s rapid seizure of the English crown after William II’s death in 1100, his swift control of the treasury and coronation, the securing of noble and ecclesiastical support, his marriage to Matilda, and the ensuing conflict with Robert Curthose. It explores how these moves reshaped authority, finance, and governance in early Plantagenet England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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