norman context Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
where is normandy?
A
region in northern france
2
Q
when did edward the confessor become king?
A
1042
3
Q
how is edward the confessor linked to normandy?
A
- strong ties to normandy
- mother was norman
-lived there when he was younger
-was friends with ruler of normandy:william duke of normandy
4
Q
what did edward insist?
A
- felt strong claim to the english throne
-insisted edward had promised him it
5
Q
reasons for invasion and settlement of william
A
-edward died in 1066 (throne claimed by harold godwinson)
6
Q
who was harold to edward?
A
brother in law to his sister
7
Q
what was harold hadrada?
A
a viking king
8
Q
what battyle was william crowned the king of england in?
A
battle of hastings
9
Q
what did england encourage?
A
norman supporters to settle in england offering them land
