Henry I. Henry I, also known as Henry Beauclerc, was King of England from 1100 to his death in 1135.
Although Henry I is not a central figure in the Bayeux Tapestry, he does appear in one scene. The tapestry, which was created in the late 11th century, depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
In one scene, Henry I is shown as a young boy standing next to his father, William the Conqueror. The Winchester Bible is a large illuminated manuscript that was created in the 12th century.
It features several illustrations of English kings, including Henry I. In one illustration, Henry I is shown enthroned and surrounded by clerics and nobles. Henry I's image also appears on seals and coins from his reign.
For example, the "Henry I Penny" is a silver coin that was minted during his reign and features a portrait of the king on one side. Seals from his reign also feature his image, often depicting him enthroned or on horseback. He was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and was educated in Latin and the liberal arts. On William's death in 1087, Henry's elder brothers Robert Curthose and William Rufus inherited Normandy and England, respectively, but Henry was left landless. He purchased the County of Cotentin in western Normandy from Robert, but his brothers deposed him in 1091. He gradually rebuilt his power base in the Cotentin and allied himself with William a