Normans Flashcards
When was William the Conqueror crowned king
December 25th 1066
Harold Godwinson claimant to throne
- Edward’s brother in law, loyal adviser
- richer than king, well respected, won favour by letting Morcar take Earldom
- very good military man, other earls had faith
- Wittan elected him hours after death
- Edward’s dying wish was apparently for him to be king
William Duke of Normandy claimant to throne
- respected military leader
- claimed Edward promised him throne in 1051 to escape captivity
Harald Hardrada claimant to throne
- King of Norway
- grandson on King Cnut (King of England, Norway Denmark)
Edgar Aethling claimant to throne
- only blood relative (great nephew)
- deemed unsuitable, only 14
- lacked experience (military, leadership)
Why were fyrd dismissed mid-1066
- nothing had happened
- supplies were low, needed to return to their land for harvest
When was the Battle of Gate Fulford
20th September 1066
Who was the Battle of Gate Fulford between
- English - Harold Godwinson
- Scandinavian invaders
Who was Morcar
- Earl of Northumbria
- replaced Tostig after his exile
Battle of Gate Fulford outcome
Hardrada defeated Harold’s Edwin and Mickey and went to Stamford Bridge to collect hostages
When was the Battle of Stamford Bridge
25th September 1066
Which Earl was killed setting off the harrying of the north
Earl of Northumbria
Where was the royal treasury
Winchester
Which year did William’s son Henry become king
1100
Which towns were captured and destroyed by East Anglian rebels
- Ely
- Peterborough
