House of Normandy

Norman dynasty is the usual designation for the family that were the Dukes of Normandy and the English monarchs which immediately followed the Norman conquest and lasted until the Plantagenet dynasty came to power in 1154. It included Rollo and his descendants, and from William the Conqueror and his heirs down through 1135. After that it was disputed between William's grandchildren, Matilda and Stephen of the House of Blois (or Blesevin dynasty).

The Norman dukes were:

• Rollo, 911-927
• William I, 927–942
• Richard I, 942–996
• Richard II, 996–1027
• Richard III, 1027
• Robert I, 1027–1035
• William II, 1035-1066 (became King of England)

The Norman monarchs of England and Normandy were:

• William I & II, 1066–1087
• William II, 1087–1100 (not Duke of Normandy)
• Robert II, 1087–1106 (not King of England)
• Henry I, 1100–1135; 1106–1135
• William III Adelin, 1120 (not King of England)
• Matilda of England, 1135-1153Matilda's inheritance was usurped by her cousin Stephen of England in 1135. She recovered Normandy, and ruled in England only in 1141 as Lady of the English. However, Matilda maintained her dynastic rights until she abdicated her rights in favor of her son...... ...
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