Marcher Earldoms

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    • Who ruled Wales during the Norman Conquest?
      Warrior princes
    • What was the Welsh marches?
      A region known for raids on English lands
    • How did William control the Welsh marches?
      By rewarding loyal nobles with earldoms
    • What were the marcher earldoms?
      Special earldoms with additional powers
    • Who was awarded the earldom of Chester?
      Hugh d'Avranches
    • Why was Hugh d'Avranches awarded the earldom of Chester?
      For contributing 60 ships during invasions
    • Who was made Earl of Shrewsbury?
      Roger de Montgomery
    • What was significant about Roger de Montgomery's role during the invasion?
      He governed Normandy on William's behalf
    • Who was made Earl of Hereford?
      William Fitz Osbern
    • What did William Fitz Osbern accomplish during the invasion?
      He was an important commander
    • What was a key feature of the marcher earldoms?
      They had additional powers and privileges
    • What was one privilege of the marcher earls?
      Permission to create towns and markets
    • How did the marcher earls enforce the law?
      Through shire reeves answerable to them
    • Why was the power to enforce the law significant?
      It allowed swift action against threats
    • What tax privilege did the marcher earls have?
      They paid no tax on their land
    • What was the significance of building castles for the marcher earls?
      It allowed them to defend their earldoms
    • What were the main privileges of the marcher earls?
      • Permission to create towns, markets, and churches
      • Full power to enforce the law
      • Exemption from paying tax
      • Right to build castles without permission
    • What was the impact of the marcher earldoms on controlling the Welsh border?
      They helped maintain stability and security
    • When did some marcher earls rebel?
      Around 1075
    • What might have caused the rebellion of some marcher earls?
      Possibly losing some privileges
    • Who was thanked for pointing out the missing content?
      A viewer who commented
    • What is the purpose of the video?
      To fill a gap in the playlist
    • What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?
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    • What is the overall theme of the video?
      The role of marcher earldoms in Norman England
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