Henry Beauclerc

In learning he never equalled the fame of his grandfather, Henry Beauclerc, but he loved books, and his knowledge of languages was such as to occasion remark.

The History of England from the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066-1216) George Burton Adams 1888

On the contrary, the audience took it very quietly, awaiting with some curiosity the interference of _Henry Beauclerc_.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, March 4, 1893 Various 1876

Edith in marriage, and had thereby, like Henry Beauclerc, united the claims of conquerors and conquered in his person.

The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune 1863

Henry V., of Germany marries Matilda, daughter of Henry Beauclerc, strange stories about.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

He was seldom seen, his face was deeply scarred, and he had lost his left eye, and nothing was known of his name or history; but he was deeply revered for his sanctity, and when Henry Beauclerc once visited Chester, he sought a private interview with the mysterious penitent.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Ralph Flambard, lately the wicked minister of William Rufus, arrived from England, having escaped from prison, bringing the news that his master, the Red King, was slain, and Henry Beauclerc wore the crown.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

William the Conqueror was dead, and Robert, with the aid of Henry Beauclerc, just preparing to assert his right to the English crown against Red

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Some think Henry Beauclerc might be guilty of the murder, and he was both unscrupulous enough and prompt enough in taking advantage of the circumstance, to give rise to the belief.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Earl Egbert of Gloucester was the son of Henry Beauclerc and of a beautiful Welsh princess named Nesta, who had fallen into his hands in the course of the war which he maintained for his brother William Rufus, on the borders of Wales.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

And after that things waxed even worse and worse, for sixty years and more; all through the reigns of the two Williams, and of Henry Beauclerc, and of Stephen; till men saw visions and portents, and thought that the foul fiend was broken loose on earth.

Hereward, the Last of the English Charles Kingsley 1847