# Henry I - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/henry-i
Reign: 1031–1060
Born-Died: 1008 - 1060
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+I&go=Go

Ruled a still-limited royal domain while powerful territorial princes dominated much of the kingdom.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Robert II](https://history-france.com/rulers/robert-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Philip I](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1031 - [Henry I becomes sole king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1031-henry-i-becomes-sole-king)
- 1035 - [William becomes duke of Normandy](https://history-france.com/timeline/1035-william-becomes-duke-of-normandy)
- 1047 - [Battle of Val-ès-Dunes](https://history-france.com/timeline/1047-battle-of-val-es-dunes)
- 1060 - [Philip I becomes king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1060-philip-i-becomes-king)