Listen to the Summary of J. F. Andrews's Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Henry I had only two legitimate children: William, born in 1103, and Matilda, born in 1102. He had assumed the throne by riding roughshod over the claims of his elder brother, and he took Normandy from him. He was certain that both territories would pass to his son and heir by hereditary right...