Angevin Empire Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who was the original king of Scotland
Malcolm IV
How old was he when Henry succeeded
12
When did he perform homage and where
Chester 1157
Which counties did he have to forfeit
cumberland and Northumbria
Who was his Mother
A norman and he was earl of Huntingdon
What happened in Woodstock 1163
Had to surrender Hostages including his brother and renew homage
What was a sign of good relations with William
He frequently attended courts and was finally bestowed huntingdon
Who was the original high King of Ireland
King Dermont
When did he die
1171
Who was a potential rival to Henry
Strongbow
What did Henry require from barons in Ireland rather than oaths of homage
Oaths of Fealty not homage
Who became justicair of Ireland
Hugh De Lacy
Who was the new King
Rory O’Connor
When did Henry have come back to ireland due to Rory’s failure and what did he do
1177 and carved the land into fiefs
When was John sent to Ireland and how long after did he return
1185 and 9 months later
Why was Hugh De Lacy dangerous?
Because Henry was too dependent on him to maintain peace in Ireland
How many invasions did Henry undertake in wales
3
Who were his rivals
Owain Of Gwynedd and Rhys
How many hostages did Henry mutilate
12
What happened after the Council of Woodstock
The welsh princes united against him and drove out royal authority
What was Anjou and Maine
henry’s patrimony
What was Brittany
A vassal state to normandy
How was Brittany secured
Marrying Conan’s daughter Constance to Geoffrey
How was NOrmandy obtained
By conquest of Geoffrey of Anjou and the right of Mathilda
