King Henry I
(1068 or 1069-1135), Reigned 1100-35Sitter associated with 19 portraits
Henry I was the fourth son of William the Conqueror, the first King of England, after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his eldest brother, Robert Curthose, to become Duke of Normandy in 1106. He was called Beauclerc for his scholarly interests and Lion of Justice for refinements which he brought about in the rudimentary administrative and legislative machinery of the time.
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, 1597-1618
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'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1618
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1618
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, 1618
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King William II ('Rufus'); King Henry I (fictitious portraits)
probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
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after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1649
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Fictitious portrait of King Henry I
probably by William Faithorne, sold by Sir Robert Peake
etching, probably published 1658
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Fictitious portrait of King Henry I
probably by William Faithorne, sold by Sir Robert Peake
etching, probably published 1658
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King William I ('The Conqueror'); King William II ('Rufus'); King Henry I; King Stephen
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, early to mid 18th century
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by John Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
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by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
line engraving, 18th century
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after Unknown artist
etching, 18th century
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by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
line engraving, 1706
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by John Carwitham, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
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The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
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'Statues in the New Palace at Westminster'
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 10 February 1855
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published by John Player & Sons, after George Vertue
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
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Related People
- King Henry II (grandson)
- Matilda (Edith, Mold, Matilda of Scotland) (wife)
- King Stephen (nephew)
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