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Henry I’s Fatal Feast: Lampreys or Legacy?

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Staff
Henry I's Fatal Feast: Lampreys or Legacy?

The year is 1135. The air in the royal hunting lodge at Saint-Denis, near Paris, is thick with the scent of roasted meat and the murmur of satisfied courtiers. At the heart of this gathering sits King Henry I of England, a monarch whose reign had been marked by shrewd governance, military prowess, and a … Read more

Categories History Tags Henry I, Lampreys, Medieval Death, Royal Succession

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