Robert de Bellême, who sheltered this king's main rival William Clito, was described as extremely cruel by this king's biographer, Orderic Vitalis.
Robert de Bellême, who sheltered this king's main rival William Clito, was described as extremely cruel by this king's biographer, Orderic Vitalis. This English king married a daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland and disputed the power of lay investiture with Paschal II and (*) Anselm of Canterbury. Because his son William Adelin died during the White Ship Incident, this king's death prompted a succession struggle involving Stephen of Blois called The Anarchy. For 10 points, name this ruler, a son of William the Conqueror who fathered Empress Matilda.
Robert de Bellême, who sheltered this king's main rival William Clito, was described as extremely cruel by this king's biographer, Orderic Vitalis.
Henry I of England [prompt on Henry]