Henry I of England
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Henry I of England (c. 1068 - December 1 1135) was the King of England from 1100 until his death in 1135. He was the third son of William the Conqueror. He became King when his brother, William II died in a hunting accident.
[edit] Early Life
Henry was born in Selby, Yorkshire. His mother was Queen Matilda of Flanders.
[edit] King of England
Henry gained notably as a leader of social reforms for the times. He issues the Charter of Liberties, a predecessor to the Magna Carta and put back in place the laws of King Edward the Confessor. As king, Henry had two children with his wife, Matilda and William Adelin. However, Henry also fathered the most illegitimate children (those born of parents who are not married) of any known English king with a number estimated to be between 20 and 25.
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