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Who made the Anglo-Norman barons take an oath to accept Matilda as his heir?
Who made the Anglo-Norman barons take an oath to accept Matilda as his heir?
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The correct option is B King Henry I
After the death of his brother William,Matilda was the only legitimate heir to England and Normandy.It was rare for a woman to succeed to a kingdom in those times.But her father,Henry V determined that Matilda should be his successor.He made Anglo Norman barons take an oath to accept Matilda as his heir.
After the death of his brother William,Matilda was the only legitimate heir to England and Normandy.
It was rare for a woman to succeed to a kingdom in those times.
But her father,Henry V determined that Matilda should be his successor.
He made Anglo Norman barons take an oath to accept Matilda as his heir.
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