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The Norman Kings of England

The reign of the Norman kings over England lasted for just short of 90 years however their architectural legacy of stone built castles and cathedrals has survived rather better right up to the present day. The Norman invasion also brought the Channel Islands into the British Isles

 

 
Early English Monarchs
Norman King Reign From Reign To Notes Arms

King William I, the Conqueror

1066

1087

King William I, the Conqueror as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry

The Royal Arms of King William I of England

King William II, Rufus

1087

1100

A portrait of King William II of England

 

King Henry I, Beauclerc

1100

1135

A portrait of King Henry I of England

 

King Stephen

1135

1154

A portrait of King Stephen of England

The Royal Arms of King Stephen I of England

Empress Matilda

1141

 

 

 
         
 

 

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