source writers Flashcards
(19 cards)
Who was William of Malmesbury commissioned by?
Henry I’s wife;
therefore pressured to write favourably about royal subjects
What was William of Malmesbury’s clerical position which was why he criticised Rufus’ behaviour towards the church?
William of Malmesbury = Benedictine monk
What was William of Malmesbury’s perspective on the Celtic nations in comparison to England?
’barbarians’ and ’uncivilised’
England = superior
When, in relation to Rufus & Henry I, was William of Malmesbury writing?
William of Malmesbury = Soon after Rufus’ death
(therefore during Henry’s reign)
Why was William of Malmesbury writing soon after Rufus’ death advantageous?
William of Malmesbury = had both hindsight and an access to more resources
What was William of Malmesbury’s view on the occurrence of the Norman Conquest?
William of Malmesbury = it was God’s judgement for England’s immorality
When was Eadmer writing?
Eadmer = during Rufus’ reign
What was Eadmer’s clerical position?
Eadmer = a monk at Canterbury
Who in particular was Eadmer a devoted follower of?
Eadmer = devotedly followed Anselm
Why is Eadmer not fully reliable?
He omitted much of Rufus’ good deeds from his work
What makes Eadmer’s work more reliable?
Eadmer was a witness to many of the events he has written about
During whose reign was the Anglo Saxon Chronicle being written?
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle = written during Rufus’ reign
Where was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle written and compiled
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle = written & compiled in Canterbury & Peterborough
Why would the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle be PRO-Anselm?
It was compiled at Canterbury which Rufus left vacant for several years after Lanfranc’s death
During whose reign was Henry of Huntingdon writing?
Henry of Huntingdon = writing during Henry’s reign
What made Henry of Huntingdon’s work different to many other writers?
His education at Lincoln since childhood; Henry of Huntingdon wrote many stories unmentioned by other writers because of his high-class political knowledge.
Name the factor that influenced Henry of Huntingdon’s critical views of Rufus.
Rufus’ simony towards Huntingdon’s mentor.
Huningdon’s mentor Bishop Robert Bloet was only able to become Bishop of Lincoln by paying Rufus £5,000.
What clerical position did Henry of Huntingdon gain in 1110?
Archdeacon of Huntingdon
(therefore critical of Rufus’ actions in relation to the church)
During whose reign was Orderic Vitalis writing?
Orderic Vitalis = writing mainly during Henry I’s reign
