Henry I Crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey
Henry I was crowned three days after his brother William Rufus died in a hunting accident. Convenient timing. William was killed by an arrow in the New Forest — whether by accident or design has never been settled. Henry was in the same hunting party. He moved fast: secured the royal treasury at Winchester, rode to London, got crowned at Westminster. His older brother Robert was still on crusade. By the time Robert came home, the throne was taken.
August 5, 1100
926 years ago
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