--- title: Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21513/map-of-the-norman-world-c-1130/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2026-01-13 --- # Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21513.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21513.png) ## Image Caption By 1130, Norman power stood at its peak, the result of rapid expansion and consolidation across [Europe](https://www.worldhistory.org/europe/) and the [Mediterranean](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/mediterranean/) in little more than two centuries. Originating from the grant of territory to Rollo (reign c. 911–927) by the West Frankish crown under the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911), the Normans rapidly transformed from Scandinavian settlers into Latin Christian rulers. By the early 12th century, Norman dynasties governed a constellation of territories stretching from [England](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/england/) (after 1066) and southern [Italy](https://www.worldhistory.org/italy/) to [Sicily](https://www.worldhistory.org/sicily/) and the eastern Mediterranean, unified less by geography than by shared military [culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/culture/), elite networks, and political adaptability. By c. 1130, under rulers such as [Henry I of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/Henry_I_of_England/) (reign 1100–1135) and Roger II of Sicily (reign 1130–1154), Norman power had evolved from [conquest](https://www.worldhistory.org/warfare/) into durable state-building. In England and Normandy, centralized administration and feudal governance deepened royal authority. In the Mediterranean, Norman lords combined Latin, [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/), and Islamic traditions to govern a multicultural realm, extending influence into Ifriqiya, the Adriatic, and the Crusader East. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2026, January 12). Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 12, 2026. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Norman World, c. 1130: Conquest, Power and State-Building." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Jan 2026, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 12 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.