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Henry I of England, York Minster
In a reign of 35 years, Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135) developed many long-lasting government institutions, including the Exchequer, to manage the nation’s finances and established itinerant royal justices, moving England toward the beginnings of ‘common’ law. Perhaps the most crucial event in his reign was the ‘White Ship Disaster’ of 1120, which saw the drowning of Henry’s son and heir, William Adelin and led to “The Anarchy,” a civil war for the English throne after Henry I’s death, between his daughter, Matilda and nephew, Stephen.
The statue of Henry I is located inside York Minster, northern England, near where he was born. It is part of a collection of statues of all 15 English kings, from William the Conqueror to Henry VI, standing beside one another. The project began in 1420, during the reign of Henry V and was overseen by William Hindley. It was completed during the reign of his son, Henry VI, who added his own statue to the collection. Henry I is shown holding a sceptre in his hand, with his left held over his chest. He is bearded, has curly hair, and wears a gilded crown.
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