invasion

Created by

amelia cook

Cards (12)

who were the Normans?
a group of Vikings living in Normandy - a place with an independent fiefdom (run by a Feudal system)
what did the dukes promise in exchange for land from the King?
they would provide military assistance when needed by the king
what did the Dukes have power over ?
had their own private armies and lent land to their knights - they would raise taxes on this land
who were the knights?
professional Norman soldiers - they had chainmail armour and rode upon horses in battle (invented stirrups which gave them advantages)
what did the knights build?
castles (wooden motte and Bailey’s) - could be built at great speed during invasions as a sign of Norman control
what was religion like in Normandy?
they were devout Christian’s - followed the Pope strictly which meant their churches mimicked Ancient Rome and were not corrupt like Anglo-Saxon churches were.
How did William gain his reputation as a strong military leader?
became king when he was 8 which caused many rebellions but as he grew up he made strategical alliances which helped crushed these rebellions
when did Edward the Confessor die?
January 1066 - died with no heir to his throne
Who were the claimants to the throne?
Harold Godwinson
William (Duke of Normandy)
Harald Hardrada (King of Norway)
what claims did the claimants have to the throne?
Harold Godwinson - claims on his deathbed Edward asked him to become king
William the Bastard - claimed Edward promised him the throne in 1051 and 1064
Harald Hardrada - claims he was the rightful heir to the previous Scandinavian kings of England
who supported these claims?
Harold Godwinson - supported by council of English Nobel
William - supported by Pope and God
Harald - supported by Tostig (Harold brother who was seeking revenge for his exile in 1065)
what else did William claim?
Harold Godwinson swore previously with his hand on the relics of Saints that he would support William’s strive to becoming King - he was furious when Harold was crowned King