The defeat of Robert of Belleme

What did Henry have to advantage personality wise?

He lacked William II's temper of Robert's short-sightedness

What did Henry set out to do following William II's death with Robert still away on crusade?

Take the English throne

What did many Anglo-Norman magnates think about the English throne?

It should be ruled by the same ruler of Normandy so that England and Normandy are reunited, the natural figure for this being Robert

What did Henry do quickly after William II's death in the New Forest?

He rushed to Winchester to secure the royal treasure

Who did Henry convince to crown him king?

The bishop of London as Anselm was absent

When was Henry crowned king?

5 August 1100

What did Henry do to build support among the magnates?

Henry used the coronation to issue a 'charter of liberties' promising to abandon the unjust practices used in William II's reign

How did Henry further distance himself from his unpopular brother?

He imprisoned the unpopular royal clerk, Ranulf Flambard, in the Tower of London and sought the return of Anselm

What did Ranulf's nickname 'Falmbard' stand for?

Fiery

Why was Ranulf a controversial figure?

He was cruel and immoral to his opponents and used his governmental position to further his own wealth at the expense of others

What did Ranukf Flambard become following the death of William II?

A scapegoat for the perceived corruption at the time

How did Henry appease his English subjects in November 1100?

He married Edith, daughter of King Malcolm of Scotland and Queen Margaret, and niece of Edgar the Aetheling

When was Henry's greatest challenge?

Summer 1100 when Robert returned a hero from the crusade and made a bid for the English throne

Which of England's most powerful magnates signalled their support for Robert?

Count William of Mortain, William de Warenne and Ivo of Grandmesnil

Name the three Montgomery brothers that supported Robert?

Robert of Bellme (earl of Shrewsbury and most powerful Norman after royalty), Arnulf of Montgomery and Roger the Poitevin

How did Robert successfully land an army at Portsmouth?

He outwitted Henry's naval patrols

Where did Robert and Henry confront each other?

Alton near Winchester

What happened as a result of both parties being unwilling to fight?

They made the Treaty of Alton

What was included in the Treaty of Alton?

-Robert renounced his claim to the English throne

-Henry gave up his claims to Normandy

-Henry agreed to pay Robert £2,000 a year

-They would not punish each other's supporters

Who was the first to break the treaty?

Henry after he decided the disloyalty of 1101 was to be punished

What year did Henry move against Robert of Belleme?

1102

What did Henry summon Robert of B for?

To answer 45 charges including the unauthorised fortifications of castles

How did Robert of B reply to his summoning?

Revolt

Where did Henry lay siege to and then take?

Arundel, Tickhill and Shropshire

How did Henry secure Shropshire?

He offered the garrison a choice between death or capture or lands worth £100 on surrender

By when did Robert of B realise the revolt was over?

The time Henry advanced on Shrewsbury in the autumn

What happened to Robert of B?

His lands were confiscated and he was sent to exile in Normandy

Who was Robert of B joined by in Normandy?

His brothers after they were offered the choice of becoming Henry's men or leaving