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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1100. This year saw 5 significant events.

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1100 Timeline

  1. English King Henry I marries Princess Matilda of Scotland at Westminster Abbey in London

    Matilda of Scotland (originally christened Edith, 1080 – 1 May 1118), also known as Good Queen Maud, was Queen consort of England and Duchess of Normandy as the first wife of King Henry I.

  2. Burchard becomes bishop of Utrecht

    Burchard becomes bishop of Utrecht

  3. King William II of England (William Rufus) is killed by an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrell while hunting in the New Fore

    King William II of England (William Rufus) is killed by an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrell while hunting in the New Forest

  4. Henry I is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London

    Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.

  5. Boudouin I of Boulogne crowned King of Jerusalem

    Boudouin I of Boulogne crowned King of Jerusalem

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What happened in 1100?
In 1100, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include English King Henry I marries Princess Matilda of Scotland at Westminster Abbey in London, Burchard becomes bishop of Utrecht, King William II of England (William Rufus) is killed by an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrell while hunting in the New Fore.

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