• The White Ship Disaster of 1120: A Turning Point in English History

  • Nov 25 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
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The White Ship Disaster of 1120: A Turning Point in English History

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  • The White Ship disaster, occurring on the night of November 25, 1120, was one of the most consequential maritime tragedies in medieval European history. The sinking of the vessel, which claimed the life of William Adelin, the sole legitimate heir to King Henry I of England, left the Anglo-Norman kingdom without a clear line of succession. This event triggered a succession crisis that culminated in nearly two decades of civil war known as The Anarchy. The tragedy also exposed the fragility of medieval monarchies, where the loss of a single heir could plunge a realm into chaos.
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