The Treaty of Alton was an agreement signed in 1101 between Henry Beauclerc and his older brother Robert Curthose in which Robert agreed to recognize Henry as the king of England in exchange for a yearly stipend and other concessions. The agreement temporarily ended a crisis in the succession of the Anglo-Norman kings.
King William II of England died in a hunting accident in 1100. His elder brother, Robert Curthose, had at one point been acknowledged as his heir presumptive. Robert's absence in the First Crusade at the time of William's death, as well as his poor reputation among the Anglo-Norman barons, allowed the youngest brother, Henry Beauclerc, to claim the throne with popular support. Robert returned from the Holy Land after Henry's coronation. Encouraged by his advisor Ranulf Flambard, he invaded the Kingdom of England in order to claim the throne. He landed secretly at Portsmouth and was met by Henry at the town of Alton. Henry had solidified his popularity with the nobles and the Church by his issuance of the Charter of Liberties, however, and his popularity allowed him to resist Robert's invasion.
The dispute was settled diplomatically. In the Treaty of Alton, Robert agreed to renounce his claim to the English throne in exchange for a yearly stipend of 3,000 marks and the concession of all but one of Henry's possessions in the Duchy of Normandy. Robert and his followers were allowed to return to Normandy without reprisal from Henry. The two brothers moreover agreed to name each other as heirs and to assist each other in the punishment of traitors. The agreement was not long-lasting. In 1105, Henry invaded Normandy and defeated his brother's army the following year at the Battle of Tinchebray. Robert was imprisoned and died in captivity in 1134. Normandy remained a possession of the English crown for over a century afterwards.
Flambard. The brothers then agreed to the TreatyofAlton, under which Robert released Henry from his oath of homage and recognised him as king; Henry...
of Balonne Alton, Ontario Alton, Nova Scotia Alton, New Zealand, in Taranaki Alton, Derbyshire, England Alton, Hampshire, England Alton Abbey Alton College...
forced by diplomacy to renounce his claim to the English throne in the TreatyofAlton. Orderic claimed that Robert squandered his wealth and became so poor...
Treaty ofAlton is signed between Henry I of England and his older brother Robert, Duke of Normandy in which Robert agrees to recognize Henry as king of England...
the TreatyofAlton, ratified at Winchester, Robert abandons his claim to the throne, recognising Henry as King of England. A vast compilation of Liao...
Portsmouth compelled Robert to accept the TreatyofAlton instead, renouncing his claims for an annual payment of 3000 marks. Anselm held a council at Lambeth...
the TreatyofAlton on 2 August 1101 to renounce his claim to the English throne. Although no chronicler mentions Ranulf being present at Alton, he probably...
By the TreatyofAlton, ratified at Winchester, Robert recognises his younger brother Henry I as King of England. 1102 Henry I has a series of charges...
list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of New York. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United...
William Alton Carter (March 29, 1937 – September 25, 1988) was an American farmer, businessman, brewer, and politician. The younger brother of U.S. President...
necrosis of the jaws and what can we learn from the past: a comparison of "phossy" and "bisphossy" jaw" (PDF). Retrieved 27 November 2022. Lee, R. Alton (1966)...
U.S. 24, the older of these two U.S. 24 bridges. Clark Bridge – A cable-stayed bridge connecting West Alton, Missouri, and Alton, Illinois, also known...
war ended with the Treatyof Paris in 1783, which resulted in Great Britain ultimately recognizing the independence and sovereignty of the United States...
signing the Quinault Treaty in 1855. Their reservation is located near the southwest corner of Clallam County, Washington, at the mouth of the Quillayute River...
and persisted until a peace treaty was negotiated in 1872. Cochise County is named after him. Cochise (or "Cheis") was one of the most noted Apache leaders...
Hugh Alton Carter Sr. (August 13, 1920 – June 24, 1999) was an American politician and businessman from Georgia. He was also the first cousin of U.S....
Making Peace with Cochise: the 1872 Journal of Captain Joseph Alton Sladen. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 120–126. ISBN 978-0-8061-2973-0. Grant...
signed the Russo-American Treatyof 1824 and the Russo-British Treatyof 1825, and the Spanish signed the Adams–Onís Treatyof 1819, by which Russia and...
(1978). Pierce, Richard A.; Donnelly, Alton S. (eds.). A History of the Russia-American Company. Seattle: University of Washington Press. pp. 63–64. ISBN 9780295955643...
that he killed Lommy. Alton Lannister (portrayed by Karl Davies) is a cousin of Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister, and a captive of Robb Stark. In the books...
United States Social Forum: Perspectives of a Movement. Lulu.com. p. 294. ISBN 978-0-557-32373-9. Aran Alton Ardaiz (2008). Hawaii—The Fake State. Trafford...
Global Information