Conquest of Normandy
In the following year, 1101, Robert Curthose, Henry's eldest brother, attempted to seize the crown by invading England. In the Treaty of Alton, Robert agreed to recognise his brother Henry as King of England and return peacefully to Normandy, upon receipt of an annual sum of 3,000 silver marks, which Henry proceeded to pay.
In 1105, to eliminate the continuing threat from Robert, Henry led an expeditionary force across the English Channel.
Read more about this topic: Henry I Of England
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