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1066 Norman conquest - Coggle Diagram
1066 Norman conquest
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Fake retreats (tactic or rumour), caused the ill-disciplined English to charge down the hill and break their sheildwall.
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- Battle of Stamford bridge
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The Vikings tried to form a shieldwall, but it was broken.
This lead to a british victory, both Hardrada and Tostig killed
It was a key victory for HH, but many of his men died.
- How William dealt with rebellions
The feudal system
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William claimed all the land in the country. He then gave some to the nobles in return for their loyalty.
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Crushed rebellions
The earls Edwin and Morcar rebelled against the king. They raised a large army and captured the city of York
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Intro
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He therefore needed to assert his power and keep control over his new subjects if he wanted to keep the throne.
Following his victory at Hastings, William was very unpopular with the people of England, especially the nobles.
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The domesday book
He could raise taxes easily as he knew how much each village could afford to pay, how many soldiers he could recruit and how much money each noble has.
HH won the battle with a larger army, both earls escaped.
Then, HH captured York and start to wreck the North.
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The 3 claimants
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William, Duke of Normandy
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1052, Edward promises the throne to William
1064, Makes Harold G swear an oath to supporting his claim
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January 1066, Anglo-Saxon King Edward dies
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The Witan council chooses who will be the next king. Harold G was crowned the day after Edward died. On Christmas.
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Harold's brothers (Leofwine+Gyrth) advise him to rebuild his army and not fight William straight away, he ignores them.
On Sep 28, wind changes and William arrives at Pevensey.
Harold Godwinson
Therefore, he stays with most of his army in the south.
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William Duke of Normandy
August 1066, William had gathered his troops but unfavourably the wind changed course. This put him back months.
William gained support of the Pope. Made Normans feel like they had God on their side. Opposite effect on the English.
he got the nobles on board by promising them large amounts of land in England. Some didn't come so they protected Normandy.
Did not rush into invasion. Prepared thoroughly. Lots of organisation required. Soldiers, weapons, food, wages.