After William The Conqs Death Flashcards
1
Q
Who inherited the throne
A
His son, William rufus
2
Q
When did william rufus inherit the throne
A
26th September 1087
3
Q
Who did William rufus ask to assist him only a day before William the conquerors death
A
Lanfranc
4
Q
Who was Williams other son
A
Robert curthose
5
Q
What was the issue with William not giving his inheritance to his oldest son
A
It was tradition in Normandy that all land went out to the oldest son
The only reason willliam rufus became the sole inheritor was because William had a bad relationship with Robert
6
Q
Who was let out prison in 1987
A
Bishop odo
7
Q
Who did bishop odo support
A
Robert curthose
8
Q
Who did pretty much everyone else in England support
A
William rufus
