Introduction
The English Royal Family is a British dynasty that has ruled the Kingdom of England for over 1,000 years. The family is descended from Alfred the Great, who was King of Wessex and King of England from 871 to 899.
The first record of the English monarchy dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period in the 10th century when Æthelstan became king in 924. The last monarch was Queen Victoria who died on 22 January 1901 after 63 years and seven months on the throne.
The History of Queen Elizabeth I and Her Mother, Anne Boleyn
William I - The Norman Conquest)
William I, also known as William the Conqueror, was a Norman king who invaded England in 1066. He is remembered as one of the most powerful and successful military leaders in English history.
The Normans descended from Vikings who had settled in France. William's father was Duke of Normandy, a territory that included much of what is now northern France. In 1035 William became Duke of Normandy after his father died.
In 1066 William led an invasion army into England to claim the throne for himself and his family. The invasion was successful and he became king on Christmas Day 1066. The Normans ruled England for nearly 300 years until 1216 when King John lost Normandy to France and the English crown passed to John's son Henry III
Henry II - The Angevin Empire
Henry II was a strong leader and war strategist. He was the first Plantagenet king of England and his reign is often seen as the start of the Angevin Empire.
Henry II inherited a large empire from his father, Henry I, including Normandy and Anjou. He also gained control over Brittany, Aquitaine, Maine, Touraine and Gascony through marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152.
Henry II is known for his participation in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) where he led the English forces to victory in Acre.
Henry II died on 6 July 1189 after being struck by a bolt from an arbalest while besieging a rebel castle at Chalus-Chabrol in France.
Richard I - Crusades and Reconquests
Richard I was born in Oxford, England on September 8, 1157. His father was King Henry II and his mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard had five brothers and three sisters.
In 1173, when he was 16 years old, Richard became the Duke of Aquitaine. He spent most of his time in France while he served as the Duke of Aquitaine. In 1188, Richard married Berengaria of Navarre who was the daughter of King Sancho VI and Queen Dulce Aldonza. They had no children together which may have been because they were a young couple or because Berengaria may have been infertile.
In 1191, after his father died, Richard returned to England to become King Henry's successor to the throne
John Lackland - Wars with France and Scotland
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John Lackland came to the throne at the age of ten and was a weak king. His reign saw wars with France and Scotland, which were both unsuccessful.
John Lackland came to the throne at the age of ten and was a weak king. His reign saw wars with France and Scotland, which were both unsuccessful.
John was also very unpopular in England because he raised taxes to pay for his failed wars, leading to many revolts by English barons.
Henry III - Civil War and Reformation
keywords: henry iii, civil war and reformation) Edward I - Wales & Scotland Subdued (
Henry III was a king of England in the 13th century. He was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. His reign was marked by civil war and reformation.
Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, was a King of England in the late 12th century. He is known for his conquest of Wales and Scotland, as well as his harsh treatment of Jews.
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The English Royal Family is a British dynasty that has ruled the Kingdom of England for over 1,000 years. The family is descended from Alfred the Great, who was King of Wessex and King of England from 871 to 899.
The first record of the English monarchy dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period in the 10th century when Æthelstan became king in 924. The last monarch was Queen Victoria who died on 22 January 1901 after 63 years and seven months on the throne.
The History of Queen Elizabeth I and Her Mother, Anne Boleyn
William I - The Norman Conquest)
William I, also known as William the Conqueror, was a Norman king who invaded England in 1066. He is remembered as one of the most powerful and successful military leaders in English history.
The Normans descended from Vikings who had settled in France. William's father was Duke of Normandy, a territory that included much of what is now northern France. In 1035 William became Duke of Normandy after his father died.
In 1066 William led an invasion army into England to claim the throne for himself and his family. The invasion was successful and he became king on Christmas Day 1066. The Normans ruled England for nearly 300 years until 1216 when King John lost Normandy to France and the English crown passed to John's son Henry III
Henry II - The Angevin Empire
Henry II was a strong leader and war strategist. He was the first Plantagenet king of England and his reign is often seen as the start of the Angevin Empire.
Henry II inherited a large empire from his father, Henry I, including Normandy and Anjou. He also gained control over Brittany, Aquitaine, Maine, Touraine and Gascony through marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152.
Henry II is known for his participation in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) where he led the English forces to victory in Acre.
Henry II died on 6 July 1189 after being struck by a bolt from an arbalest while besieging a rebel castle at Chalus-Chabrol in France.
Richard I - Crusades and Reconquests
Richard I was born in Oxford, England on September 8, 1157. His father was King Henry II and his mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard had five brothers and three sisters.
In 1173, when he was 16 years old, Richard became the Duke of Aquitaine. He spent most of his time in France while he served as the Duke of Aquitaine. In 1188, Richard married Berengaria of Navarre who was the daughter of King Sancho VI and Queen Dulce Aldonza. They had no children together which may have been because they were a young couple or because Berengaria may have been infertile.
In 1191, after his father died, Richard returned to England to become King Henry's successor to the throne
John Lackland - Wars with France and Scotland
keywords: john lackland, wars with france and scotland)
John Lackland came to the throne at the age of ten and was a weak king. His reign saw wars with France and Scotland, which were both unsuccessful.
John Lackland came to the throne at the age of ten and was a weak king. His reign saw wars with France and Scotland, which were both unsuccessful.
John was also very unpopular in England because he raised taxes to pay for his failed wars, leading to many revolts by English barons.
Henry III - Civil War and Reformation
keywords: henry iii, civil war and reformation) Edward I - Wales & Scotland Subdued (
Henry III was a king of England in the 13th century. He was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. His reign was marked by civil war and reformation.
Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, was a King of England in the late 12th century. He is known for his conquest of Wales and Scotland, as well as his harsh treatment of Jews.
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