The Genealogy Of The British Monarchs


NORMAN ENGLAND

1. William I or William The Conqueror (1027-1087)
King Of England (1066-1087)

He was the illegitimate son of Robert I, Duke Of Normandy. He was also the cousin of  King Edward The Confessor.


2. William II or William Rufus (1056-1100)
   King Of England (1087-1100)

He was the second son of William I and Maltida Of Flanders.


3. Henry I (1068-1135)
   King Of England (1100-1135)

He was the youngest son of William I and Maltida Of Flanders.


4. Stephen (1097-1154)
  King Of England (1134-1154)

He was a grandson of William I and a nephew of King Henry I.



PLANTAGENET KINGS


5. Henry II (1133-1189)
  King Of England (1154-1189)

He was the son of Maltida, (daughter of Henry I) and Geoffrey Of Anjou.


6. Richard I or Richard The Lionhearted (1157-1199)
   King Of England (1189- 1199)

He was the son of Henry I and Eleanor Of Aquitaine.


7. John (1167-1216)
   King Of England (1199-1216)

He was the son of Henry II and Eleanor Of Aquitaine, and brother of Richard I The Lionhearted. He signed the Magna Carta into law.


8. Henry III (1207-1272)
   King Of England (1216-1272)

He was the son of King John and Isabella Of Angouleme.


9. Edward I (1239-1307)
  King Of England (1272-1307)

He was the son of Henry III and Eleanor Of Provence.



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