Historical Events tagged with "1120"
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Accidents & Tragedies
The Sinking of The White Ship
November 25th, 1120 904 years ago
The White Ship, carrying William Adelin and numerous nobles, sank in the English Channel. The vessel was overloaded and struck rocks near Barfleur, leading to a catastrophic disaster. William, the only legitimate son and heir of King Henry I of England, drowned along with many notable figures of the time. The tragedy dramatically impacted the line of succession in England.
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