1 - Succesion Crisis in 1066 KEYWORDS Flashcards
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Allegiance
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The loyalty of a citizen or subject to their government or King.
2
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Danegeld
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A tax raised to pay the Vikings (often Danish) to stop them plundering from England.
3
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Earldoms
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Land owned by Earls.
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Fealty
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Loyalty.
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Illegitimate
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A child born to unmarried parents.
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Sub-regulus
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“Below the King” means acting as the Kings deputy when he’s away.
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Under Oath
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A solemn promise using God as a witness.
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Wessex
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The richest part of England and an earldom controlled by the Godwin family prior to the conquest.
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Witan
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Members of the national council in England advising the King before Norman conquest.
