William I And His Family

Question 1

What do we know about Williams appereance ?

Answer 1

He was physically dominating
Generous and cheerful
Loved magnificent display
Very strong but grew aft in his later life

Question 2

Who was queen Matilda?

Answer 2

She was Williams wife who married him around 1050 however sources vary
- daughter of the count of Flanders
- happily married and she remained faithful
- she acted as regent in some instances before dying in 1083 four years before William

Question 3

Who are the three children that are important when looking at history?

Answer 3

Robert of Normandy
William Rufus king of England 1087-1100
Henry king of England 110-1135

Question 4

Give some key points on Robert of Normandy ?

Answer 4

• nicknamed Curthose
• great soldier when he was young and later became a great crusader
• when he came back he fought his brother Henry for Normandy but lost
• he was kept in a comfortable prison for the rest of his life

Question 5

Give some key points on William Rufus, king of England 1087-1100

Answer 5

• he was short and grew fat but was a great soldier aswell as being energetic and intelligent
  -he invaded Normandy twice trying to take it from his brother Robert
• he died from a hunting accident in 1100

Question 6

Give some points on Henry, king of England 1100-1135

Answer 6

• succeeded in reuniting England and Normandy
• beat his brother Robert in battle and held him prisoner for the rest of his life
• he became fat in his later life and was short
• very ruthless and at time cruel but highly successful none the less