Spring 1047
My first victory at Val-ès-Dunes
20 years old. The age of audacity, and I am now ready to conquer the world! A year has passed since those double-crossing barons tried to assassinate me at Valognes, in order to oust me from power and have me replaced by my cousin Guy of Brionne. Thankfully, their attempt was in vain and I was able to seek refuge in Falaise. Today, I have successfully conquered those rebels! All of those ‘old Normans’, traditionalistic and hostile to any reform, will hereafter abide by my rules! This battle at Val-ès-Dunes has been a genuine triumph! A victory that I share with my friend and protector, Henry I, King of France. He was the one who, according to feudal law, offered me assistance after the Valognes conspiracy, and the support of many men to help me overcome the rebels. I can now truly exult in my reign as Duke of Normandy…
Dukedom of Normandy - Conquest - Valognes - Henri I