Who looked after young Henry after his father's death in 1056?
His mother, Agnes of Poitou
His uncle, Otto of Savoy
His brother, Conrad I
His cousin, Frederick of Franconia
Answer
After the death of King Henry I of England in 1056, his son, Henry, was still a young child. Therefore, his mother, Agnes of Poitou, acted as his regent and looked after his affairs until he was old enough to rule. Agnes was a strong and capable ruler, and she helped to maintain stability in England during a time of political upheaval.
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