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The White Ship Sinking

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Nov 25, 2025
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On 25th November 1120, the course of English history changed forever. The king of England at that time was Henry I. Despite having an endless supply of illegitimate children, Henry had only produced two with his queen, Matilda of Scotland and only one of these was a boy, named William, meaning the king had only one child who would be considered a realis…

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