Henry I, King of Normandy

Henry I born 1230, died 1268, reigned as King of Normandy from 1264 to 1268. Henry did not expect to inherit his fathers crown, but became heir in 1252, after the death of for of his brothers during the Seventh Crusade. Henry spent his early life fighting in Spain, supporting King James I of Aragon against the Moors. Henry married Sophia of Boulogne in 1251.

King if Normandy
Henry was crowned King of Normandy on 18 February 1264 after the death of his father, Samuel II, King of Normandy. Henry proved to be an unpopular King and lost the support of many barons with his handling of the realm. After just three years in power, Henry fell ill and died a year later.

Issue

 * William I, King of Normandy, born 1258
 * Isabel, born 1261