1075-1088 Flashcards
1
Q
What year did William die?
A
1087
2
Q
How did William die?
A
The pommel of his saddle hit him in the lower abdomen.
3
Q
Who became king of England after William died?
A
William Rufus
4
Q
What were the three castles that the rebels on Curthose’s side had in England?
A
Rochester, Tonbridge, Pevensey.
5
Q
Who was William campaigning against when he was fatally injured?
A
The French, lead by King Phillip
6
Q
What did Rufus do as soon as he arrived in England?
A
He seized the treasury in Winchester.
7
Q
Why did the Barons want Robert Curthose to be king?
A
He was weaker and less independent, so the barons could have more power for themselves.
8
Q
What promises did Rufus make to the English people?
A
He said he would: lower taxation, end forest laws, and change many laws back to those of pre-1066.
