Vladislav I, despite his victory, remains under Polish pressure and is forced to recognize a younger brother, Sobeslav, as subordinate ruler of Moravia in Znojmo (Znaim) from 1111.

Vladislav I rules in a difficult time with considerable success.

Although he continues to acknowledge the suzerainty of the Holy Roman Empire, he weathers the interventions of Poland into Bohemian affairs, conflicts with his kinsmen in Moravia, and undertakes offensive campaigns against both Poland and Austria.

In 1110–1111, Vladislav accompanies Emperor Henry V on his Italian expedition, and he encourages continued German settlement into Bohemia's border regions.

Sigurd the Crusader, leaving men and his entire fleet in Constantinople as a gift to Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, returns overland to his Norwegian kingdom in 1111.

Baldwin also besieges the ancient fortress city of Tyre, but is pushed back by a Muslim force under Toghtekin of Damascus.

Almoravid Conquests in Portugal: The Fall of Santarém and Sintra (1111 CE)

In 1111 CE, the Almoravid forces under the command of General Sir ibn Abi Bakr launch a major offensive into central Portugal, successfully capturing Santarém and ...

...Sintra.

The Almoravid Sack of Coimbra and the Urban Rebellion (1117 CE)

In 1117 CE, the Berber Almoravid forces, continuing their efforts to regain lost territory, sack Coimbra, one of the key Christian strongholds in central Portugal.

Notably, in the same year, Coimbra experiences the only recorded urban rebellion against its lord in medieval Portugal. The precise reasons for the uprising are unclear, but it likely stems from:

• Discontent among the city’s inhabitants, possibly due to heavy taxation or military obligations.
• Tensions between local Christian elites and the ruling authority over governance.
• Fear and instability caused by the ongoing Almoravid offensives.

Despite the sack of the city, Coimbra remains a vital Christian stronghold, and its eventual reconquest and fortification will play a significant role in the expansion of Portugal southward during the later phases of the Reconquista.

The Death of Robert II of Flanders and the Revolt Against Henry I (1111 CE)

In 1103, Robert II of Flanders forged an alliance with King Henry I of England, agreeing to provide one thousand cavalry in exchange for an annual tribute. However, when Henry refused to pay, Robert II shifted his allegiance to his nominal overlord, King Louis VI of France, aligning himself with the growing Capetian resistance to Norman and Angevin power.

This realignment intensified French hostilities toward Normandy, as Robert II actively supported Louis VI’s campaigns against Henry I.

Revolt and the Siege of Meaux (1111 CE)

With Henry I preoccupied with defending Normandy, the French barons, led by Theobald IV of Blois, seized the opportunity to rise in rebellion against the Capetian monarchy. The House of Blois, a powerful rival to the Capetians, had long sought to challenge the growing influence of the French crown.

In support of Louis VI, Robert II of Flanders led an army to besiege Meaux, a stronghold within Theobald IV’s domains. However, during the campaign, Robert II suffered a fatal accident:

• Near Meaux, he was wounded in battle, losing control of his horse.
• He fell into the Marne River and drowned, bringing an abrupt end to his military leadership.

Consequences and Aftermath

• Robert II’s death weakened the Franco-Flemish alliance, as his successor, Baldwin VII of Flanders, lacked his predecessor’s political and military standing.
• Theobald IV’s revolt posed a serious internal challenge to Louis VI, but without Robert’s military support, the rebellion ultimately failed to overthrow Capetian authority.
• Henry I’s position in Normandy remained strong, as the internal divisions among the French nobility distracted Louis VI, preventing him from mounting a coordinated campaign against Normandy.

Despite his untimely death, Robert II of Flanders had played a crucial role in destabilizing Henry I’s continental position, contributing to the ongoing power struggles between the Capetians, Normans, and Angevins in the early 12th century.

Henry V, on returning from Italy to Germany, seeks to strengthen his power by granting privileges to the inhabitants of the region of the upper Rhine, along which the largest cities are Basel, Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Mainz.