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Catholic Encyclopedia - William the Conqueror
Biography of the Norman conqueror of England highlights the religious undercurrents of the invasion following the death of Edward the Confessor.
www.newadvent.orgEcclesiastical History - Medieval Sourcebook
Explanatory intro and text of Orderic Vitalis details the death of William II and the administrative strides made during the reign of Henry I.
www.fordham.eduHistory of the Monarchy - Henry I (1100-1135)
Peruse the achievements of the reign of Henry I 'Beauclerk' here the problems of succession after the tragedy of the White Ship.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - Stephen & Matilda (1135-1154)
Learn about the reign of King Stephen and the civil war that ensued between him and the daughter of Henry I, Matilda.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - William I (1066-1087)
Learn about the reign of William I by reading this essay. Includes overviews of the Battle of Hastings, the Domesday Book, and the history of the duchy of Normandy.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - William II (1087-1100)
Review the achievements of the reign of William II 'Rufus' here including his ruthlessness with his own brothers.
www.royal.gov.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - Henry I
Third son of William the Conqueror quickly claimed the throne in 1100 after the questionable death of his brother, William Rufus.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - Stephen I
Features a color portrait and a brief bio of the sovereign who spent most of his efforts securing the throne from his rival Manila.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - William II
Read about the sovereigns troubles with the church and his dubious death on a hunting expedition. Includes links related figures.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - William the Conqueror
Informative summary of the life of William Duke of Normandy, who invaded England, and after the Battle of Hastings became King.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
