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CHAPTER VI. 2 Aug., 1100. Henry Claims the Crown

The History of England From the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066-1216) · George Burton Adams — chapter 3 of 39 · ~60 words · public domain

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2 Aug., 1100. Henry claims the crown 5 Aug. His coronation His character Aug. His coronation charter 23 Sept. Return of Anselm 11 Nov. Henry's marriage Beginning of investiture strife Merits of the case July, 1101. Robert invades England He yields to Henry 1102. Robert of Bellême punished 1101-2. Fruitless embassies to Rome 27 April, 1103. Anselm again leaves England

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