After The Battles Flashcards
Who was crowned king after Harold II and before William
Edgar the Atheling (briefly)
What happened between Edgar Atheling and William
Edgar surrendered to William along with the Archbishop of Canterbury Stigand
When was William crowned king
25th December 1066
Why is the date William was crowned king significant
Christmas Day - religious importance
Shows his importance and connection to god
What happened to earls Edwin and Morcar
William let the earls keep their lands because they had not fought against William at Hastings.
Condition was that they had to accept Williams authority as king
What did William do with the land
He transferred land ownership from nobles who hadn’t supported him to Norman barons.
What was the biggest change introduced after the conquest of 1066
The introduction of the feudal system
