EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 9 MIN

When the Crown Was Seized: Henry I and the 1100 Succession Crisis

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

In 1100 a hunting accident at Winchester triggered a frantic scramble for the English throne. We examine how Henry I seized control of the treasury, proclaimed himself king, and outflanked rival claims from Robert Curthose while forging marriage alliances to consolidate power. The episode unpacks primary evidence, contested interpretations and why this moment reshaped medieval monarchic rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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