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Henry (I, King of France 1031-1060)
| Born | 4 May 1008 | Born At | |
| Died | 1060 | Buried At | |
| Father | Robert (The Pious, King of France 996-1031) | Mother | Constance (of Toulouse / Arles) |
| Born | 4 May 1008 / |
| Died | 1060 / |
Henry was the son of the King of France Robert the Pious and Constance of Arles. As Henry's older brother had died, Henry became King of France when his father died in July of 1031. Henry ruled France from 1031 until his death in 1060. Henry's younger brother Robert, supported by their mother Constance, had designs on the French throne. This led to conflicts between the brothers but was resolved in 1034 when Henry gave Robert the title of Duke of Burgundy. Henry tried to take control of Normandy, the area to the north of his own lands that cut him off from the sea. Henry was defeated twice by William the Duke of Normandy who would later become William the Conqueror. Henry was defeated in 1054 at the battle of Mortemer and again in 1057 (or 1058) at Varaville. It was during Henry's reign that the Church introduced the Truce of God. The truce outlawed any kind of fighting from Wednesday or Thursday evening to Monday morning and on all feast and holy days. This was required because law had broken down and famine was common because the earls and barons were robbing from the land surrounding their castles to make themselves rich. Henry was succeeded by his son Philip in 1060.
Family Tree Details
Henry (I, King of France 1031-1060) (b.1008 - d.1060)
+Anne (of Kiev)
= Philippe (I, King of France 1060-1108) (b.1052 - d.1108)
| +Bertha (of Frisia, Holland)
| | = Louis (VI, The Fat, King of France 1108-1137) (b.1108 - d.1137)
| | +Adelaide (of Savoy) (b.1092 - d.1154)
| | = Philip (of France) (b.1116 - d.1131)
| | = Louis (VII, The Young, King of France, 1137-1180) (b.1121 - d.1180)
| +Bertrada (of Montfort)
= Magnus, Hugh (count of Vermandois)
+Anne (of Kiev)
= Philippe (I, King of France 1060-1108) (b.1052 - d.1108)
| +Bertha (of Frisia, Holland)
| | = Louis (VI, The Fat, King of France 1108-1137) (b.1108 - d.1137)
| | +Adelaide (of Savoy) (b.1092 - d.1154)
| | = Philip (of France) (b.1116 - d.1131)
| | = Louis (VII, The Young, King of France, 1137-1180) (b.1121 - d.1180)
| +Bertrada (of Montfort)
= Magnus, Hugh (count of Vermandois)
Henry (I, King of France 1031-1060) (b.1008 - d.1060)
+Anne (of Kiev)
= Philippe (I, King of France 1060-1108) (b.1052 - d.1108)
| +Bertha (of Frisia, Holland)
| | = Louis (VI, The Fat, King of France 1108-1137) (b.1108 - d.1137)
| | +Adelaide (of Savoy) (b.1092 - d.1154)
| | = Philip (of France) (b.1116 - d.1131)
| | = Louis (VII, The Young, King of France, 1137-1180) (b.1121 - d.1180)
| +Bertrada (of Montfort)
= Magnus, Hugh (count of Vermandois)
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1031 (Age: 23yrs)
Robert, the King of France, died and was succeeded by his son Henry.
1041 (Age: 33yrs)
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France had descended into what is now known as the 'Anarchy of Feudalism' . Law had broken down and the Earls and Barons lived in fortified castles. Many of these lords robed from the surrounding land to make themselves rich. It was extremely dangerous to travel even on the main roads. Famines were common and trading had almost stopped. To stop the deterioration the Church introduced the Truce of God. The truce outlawed any kind of fighting from Wednesday or Thursday evening to Monday morning and on all feast and holy days. ¹
1047 (Age: 39yrs)
A revolt flared up in Normandy against Duke William. The revolt was led by William's cousin, Guy of Brionne, the son of the Count of Burgundy. William was able to get the support of other Norman lords and Henry, King of France, and together they defeated the rebels at the batlle of Val es Dunes.
1054 (Age: 46yrs)
Battle fought between Henry, the King of France, and William, the Duke of Normandy. Henry wanted to take control of the Normandy area which was preventing the French access to the English Channel. The Normans defeated the French. ¹
1057 (Age: 49yrs)
Another battle fought between Henry, the King of France, and William, the Duke of Normandy. Again the Normans defeated the French King's army. ¹
1060 (Age: 52yrs)
Henry I King of France died. His son, Philippe, became King although he was only eight years old. France was administered by Baldwin one of Philippe's uncles.
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