Treaty of Alton

The Treaty of Alton was an agreement between King Henry I of England and his older brother Robert II, called Curthose, Duke of Normandy. 1101 saw Duke Robert as to the claim to power of Henry as king of England. In return, Robert received annual cash benefits and other concessions from Henry. This agreement ended a temporary crisis in the succession of the Anglo-Norman kings of England.

Prehistory

When William I the Conqueror in 1087 died, his inheritance among his three sons was divided as follows:

  • Robert II received the Duchy of Normandy,
  • William II, called Rufus received the Kingdom of England and
  • Heinrich got 5,000 pounds of silver.

King William II and Duke Robert had agreed that after the death of one of the surviving brother would take up the legacy. Thus, the possession of William I, the Kingdom of England and the Duchy of Normandy would be reunited in one hand.

Wilhelm II died on August 2, 1100 on the hunt. Duke Robert II was at this time on the First Crusade. Henry, the youngest brother, who had received no land from the legacy of his father, came to power in England. Roberts participation in the First Crusade and his weak state under the Anglo-Norman barons made ​​it easier for Henry to enforce its MAnspruch.

Robert did not return until after the coronation of Henry I returned from the Holy Land. From his advisor Ranulf Flambard encouraged, he declared the coronation of Henry I, King of England to be invalid. He landed with his troops at Portsmouth. Henry's power, however, had strengthened the meantime.

The Treaty of Alton and its effects

Robert and Henry met in the market town of Alton in Hampshire. In the agreement, Robert renounced his claim to power in England for an annual payment of 3,000 marks. Robert and his entourage were permitted to return to Normandy. Both brothers also agreed to assist in the punishment of traitors.

The agreement warning ot of long duration. 1105 Henry marched into Normandy and defeated his brother on September 28, 1106 the Battle of Tinchebray ( Department Orne, France). Duke Robert was taken prisoner and held in captivity by his brother until his death in 1134 in England. The Duchy of Normandy remained for almost 100 years under the control of the English crown. 1204 France conquered the continental part of Normandy back. The Channel Islands, also known as Norman Islands, to this day are Kronbesitz of the kings of England.

Swell

  • Cross, Arthur Lyon: A History of England and Greater Britain, Macmillan, New York, 1917
  • Contract
  • 1101
  • History of England in the Middle Ages
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